The mistake many people seem to think and the media seems to think is that football is the only sport where this matters. As others have stated, ice hockey and lacrosse have significant risks too (and these are fast-growing sports in America for youth).

Also, girls' soccer has a high rate of concussions, generally the highest among girls' sports. Yet all we hear about girls' soccer is the Title IX-infused "you go girl" type language about the women's national team promoting the game to young girls. Girls playing soccer get BRAIN DAMAGE, just like football players. This is because soccer for girls is rather competitive and physical, and girls' bodies are not built for contact sports.

And now there are girls playing ice hockey. Seriously?? How stupid are THOSE parents.

Anonymous wrote:You are all crazy. My Son has played hockey for the past 15 years, his choice. He is now a junior in college and plays on a competitive club team.

Yes, there are some injuries when 200lb skaters hit each other but not that frequent. Yes, he does hit the gym 5x week and the ice 3-5x week and yes the equipment is expensive.

But he loves it and will wind up some day coaching kids once he gets done playing. Unless he winds up working in a few select cities like Boston, most adult hockey is non-contact, so this is his last hurrah. His team is alike a family, not sure yor get the same out of swimming or fencing.

You are either burying your head in the sand or really not aware of what is going on.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101105153213.htm

https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/ice-hockey-second-concussion-lawsuit-filed-nhl-215539384--nhl.html


The concussion issues for ice hockey are huge.

My son has played Ice hockey since he was 5, he is now 21 and plays in college. Lax as well. I would not stop him from playing. He's never had a concussion, separated his shoulder once. This year one of his team mates snapped a femur on a bad hit..

Things happen, as they get to my sons age and size .. 6' 190 the hits are hard. But not allowing your child to do something they like is a scar yo both will bear for a lifetime.

Nope. No way.

My grandson plays...always a concern. Make sure the coaches are aligned with you regarding player safety. When in doubt, sit them out.

check out a company called Brain Sentry (www.brainsentry.com)

they make an Impact Sensor that goes on the back of a football, hockey, or lacrosse helmet. It will signal a red LED light to let you know your son took a hit that could have caused a concussion.

helps identify players who need to be assessed. prevents second impact syndrome!