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SOURCE FOR SPORTS POND HOCKEY CLASSIC
Unfortunately due to unseasonably warm weather the pond hockey classic had to be cancelled. We are sorry for the inconvenience but would like to invite you to join us at The Right Wing Pub on 2497 Yonge Street from 3 pm to close as a thank you. We will have a limited complimentary snacks and [...]
Download the Concussion App Today
Description The Concussion App from SportSafety Labs LLC is a free smartphone-based application that provides a convenient educational tool for parents, coaches and doctors of youth sports participants. It contains information on how to recognize a concussion in a convenient, portable format for use at sporting events. The Concussion App also includes useful emergency functions [...]
Hockey, Wings, Games and stopconcussions.com
We know what you’re thinking. “It doesn’t get any better than that.” And, in most cases you’d be right, but it does get better. Not only do you get to watch the Leafs home opener with a bunch of other Buds fans, take part in some interactive games, you get to help us out too. [...]
King-Devick Test A Remove-From-Play Sideline Concussion Screening Test
King-Devick Test: A Remove-From-Play Sideline Concussion Screening Test stopconcussions.com and the King-Devick Test are offering an exclusive discount to coaches, parents, athletic trainers and medical professionals for 10% off their entire online order at www.kingdevicktest.com. (Discount Code: HeadZoneKDT). According to studies published in leading neurological journals, the King-Devick Test is a simple concussion screening test [...]
Primeau: on Sidney Crosby
“Although it will be disappointing not to see Sidney on the ice to begin training camp we applaud his approach and honesty throughout his ordeal. The influence and desire to return to play before healing is extreme, mostly guided internally, but his voice and courage at this juncture are inspirational for those who do not [...]
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If we don’t tackle the problem together, sports will never be the same. Players will stop playing and parents will stop putting their kids into sports leagues. There is No pill, No band-aid or equipment that can solve the problem. Only through education can we reduce the incidence of concussions. Together we can make difference. [...]
RESPECT
Respect in Sport While the term “respect” is generic in all of life’s activities, it can take on a special meaning in sport. We at stopconcussions.com believe that respect can be shown in three main ways: Respect for Yourself Teach players that they are the master of their own body and mind. Educate them on [...]
HEAD ZONE
Keith Primeau, former Philadelphia Flyers captain and co-founder of stopconcussions.com applauds the efforts of Source For Sports® stores across Canada who are hosting Helmet Fitting Week from September 26th to October 2nd. All hockey players are encouraged to bring their helmet to their local Source For Sports® store, no matter where they purchased it, for [...]
Two Thumbs Up by Co-Founder Kerry Goulet
While I was in ChristChurch, New Zealand a few weeks ago setting up the International Icehockey Series between Canada and the United States, I was also out developing the most informative website for coaches, trainers, referees, parents and players to understand the severity of concussions and how we all need to work together to make a change. Today I [...]
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Baseline Articles
Computerized Neurocognitive Baseline Concussion Testing At Home: Why I’m Against It Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Tue, 01/24/2012 www.momsteam.com A couple of weeks ago a team and league management technology provider...
Gongshow
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Dr. Salvatore Trazzera
Dr. Salvatore Trazzera Medical Director Dr. Salvatore Trazzera is a Board Certified Cardiologist. His career in medicine spans 25 years. He created Long Islands first ‘Women’s Heart Program’ while in priva...
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CANLAN
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Ken Dryden’s anti-concussions mission
SI.com It was another bad week for concussions in the NHL. Sidney Crosby, who many hoped would be back in the Penguins’ lineup by now, is still unable to practice. Unsure of his return, he sought help from a specialist i...
Costly concussions continue to confound NHL
By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY When New York Islanders veteran forward Brian Rolston had his “bell rung” earlier this season, he didn’t know he had a concussion until he realized he didn’t have answers fo...
