Outlaw hits to the head in all Hockey
This year we have been seeing more and more some really brutal hits to the head, the most recent on Jason Williams of Detroit.
Two things the NHL should do which will have a trickle down effect on all leagues.
1/ outlaw hits to the head from any direction or circumstance. Simple rule that over time will eliminat those hits where the player takes the elbow or shoulder pad to the face or head with devestating results.
2/ all equipment above the waist e.g. shoulder pads and elbow pads should have pading on outside (as it does on the inside to provide a cushion to the player being hit).
Two simple changes that would reduce or put an end to this type of career and maybe soon life thretening situations.
See the linked story with some interesting comments by Bobby Orr
Two things the NHL should do which will have a trickle down effect on all leagues.
1/ outlaw hits to the head from any direction or circumstance. Simple rule that over time will eliminat those hits where the player takes the elbow or shoulder pad to the face or head with devestating results.
2/ all equipment above the waist e.g. shoulder pads and elbow pads should have pading on outside (as it does on the inside to provide a cushion to the player being hit).
Two simple changes that would reduce or put an end to this type of career and maybe soon life thretening situations.
See the linked story with some interesting comments by Bobby Orr
