A concussion is an invisible brain injury caused by a blow to the head that cannot be detected by scans. Symptoms include memory loss, headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Concussions can negatively affect players long after they retire from the sport and frequently lead to long-term health problems. While precautions like improved equipment, rules against blindside hits, and education are in place, concussions remain common due to the physical nature of contact sports and the difficulty of controlling every action that occurs during games.

1. Chelsea Frazier & Jamie Laughner

2. •A concussion is swelling of the brain caused by a
violent blow to the head that can’t be seen by a
trainer or detected in a CAT scan.

3. Symptoms of a Concussion
Memory loss
Intense migraines
Nausea
Dizziness
Loss of concentration or balance
These symptoms of a concussion can affect the
players well after they retire

4. Hits to the head leave players out for a long time
Concussions lead to many health problems down
the road
Players want to stay in the league as long as they
can
Concussion are becoming way too common
Between 1.6 million and 3.8 million brain injuries that
occur in sports each year
About 76 players per season get at least one
concussion

5. Precautions Already In Place
Videos and seminars
Better pads and helmets
Blindside hits to the head removed
New rule
•Elbows & SHOULDERS to the head eliminated
Pre-season screening

6. Elimination of fighting
Elimination of all high hits
More certifications for coaches &
training staff

7. Elimination Would…
Increase players’ health

8. Can’t control every action
Only blindside hits
Inconsistency
IIHF
Regular Season vs Playoffs
History

9. Will Always Have Injuries
Hockey=Physical
Equipment used as a weapon
Trips, high sticks, etc.
Fights
Bigger players
Faster game

10. Ruled that:
"a lateral, back-pressure or blind-side hit to
an opponent where the head is targeted
and/or the principal point of contact.“
will be illegal & subject to punishment.