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Play Defensively When Choosing A Hockey Helmet

HOCKEY CANADA BELIEVES IN CSA Hockey Canada cites the use of CSA-certified helmets as a mandatory requirement for players in the senior, junior, minor and women’s leagues. “And no wonder,” says Dr. Pat Bishop, professor emeritus of kinesiology at the University of Waterloo and Chairman of the CSA committee that sets standards for hockey helmets. “Since the introduction of the CSA standard for hockey helmets in 1973, the frequency of severe focal injuries has been drastically reduced and I haven’t heard of any deaths being reported for any player wearing a CSA-certified helmet.”

It’s smart to play defensively when it comes to choosing your hockey helmet. Did you know that wearing a helmet is important for the five million Canadians – men, women and children – who play hockey? When worn properly, a helmet certified by CSA International can help protect against serious head injuries. And since the Canadian Standards Association published standards for face protectors and visors for hockey players, the number of reported eye injuries dropped from about 290 per year to less than 10 today.

Before you or a family member hits the ice, here are five smart tips to help you play defensively when selecting your hockey helmet and visor.

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