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But more seriously, I do think there is a lot of evidence that there are more injuries -- certainly more concussions -- since helmet use was mandated. When was it, late 70s, early 80s? I think it has actually encouraged more nasty stick work because of a false sense of safety.

This point has been made for a long time by Don Cherry, especially regarding face shields. We're stuck with helmets, however, because of the nature of the sport and the number of really hard things that a player's head can collide with - a flying puck, the rink boards or glass, other players' skate blades and the rock-hard ice playing surface.

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If Don Cherry says it, I believe it.