There have been at least three concussions this season from fights during games and a growing amount of evidence points to a correlation between fighting and concussions. Paul Echlin, MD, a sports medicine physician in London, Ontario, recently led a study of concussions among junior hockey players. Out of 21 diagnosed concussions last season, five resulted from fighting.
Many of the concussions sustained during fights are not self-reported and may not be detected until long after they are incurred.
Read the report from the New York Times about NHL fight-related concussions.
Read other coverage on concussions:
– NHL Concussion Prevention Rule 48 Prohibits Blindside Hits to the Head
– NHL Gear Can Make Treating Injured Players Difficult
– 5 Things to Know About Concussion Management and Prevention for Young Athletes
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