According to official statements from the National Hockey League (NHL), there is absolutely no link between the repetitive hits and crashes in hockey and the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). But, the family of former hockey star Jeff Parker would beg to differ. Parker, who died last September at 53 years old, was diagnosed…
ReadOver the last decade, increasing public pressure has forced the NFL to begin taking head injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy somewhat seriously. They have enacted waves of new rules and donated millions to research. However, concussions and long-term brain trauma are serious issues for all contact sports and other professional leagues like the NHL have…
ReadThe NHL is embarking on a battle to disprove the connection between concussions and Chronic Trauma Encephalopathy or CTE.
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