Interesting article on helmets and mouthgaurds
 

This article is interesting the quotes are from the Dr I saw in Toronto. Hope the link works!

http://m.thestar.com/?content=1f8e3a...ion=sportsnews

The link didn't work, but I looked and I assume this is the article you were trying to link to?
http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey...ns_report.html

Starr

Thanks! Unfortunately, it confirms what I know from personal experience! The helmet prevented my skull from being fractured, at least, and doctors say it probably saved my life.

I only wish that the hockey culture would change as they mention in the article. I see NO evidence of any concern for concussions (we really should call them brain injuris because that is what they are and maybe people would take it more seriously!) in the hockey culture in my province.

having said that, I still insisted on the $200 helmet for my daughter...there was some research that suggested it would allow the shock to the head to be slightly better absorbed...I figured a millimetre of absorbtion could make a difference....probably wishful thinking but it at least allowed me to be 1 millimetre less anxious about my daughter.

I agree with helmets and mouth guards not protecting players from concussions because I still got one even with wearing a helmet. Also, please make sure the helmet fits properly because mine was too tight on me and I feel that's what made my concussion worse.... If the leagues can stop unnecessary hits to the head and teach players to keep their head up then we're one step away from protecting players. It's good the NHL is suspending and giving out fines to players who have done illegal hits. It sucks because there are some situations where you have no control over and people end up getting hurt...

m00se

I have been saying for years that helmets only REDUCE the risk of a skull fracture. They do very little for concussions. They can reduce high G forces but the residual G forces can easily be enough to cause a serious concussion. There is a term in shock absorption called preload. It negates absorption of low force loads. This negates any value in reducing sub-concussive forces and even concussive forces.