Friday, December 9, 2016

Gretzky backs NHL concussion spotter program (Yahoo Sports)

Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) mixes it up with Arizona Coyotes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Wayne Gretzky applauded the use of centralized concussion spotters as part of the NHL's effort to better protect players. ''When I played - one of my kids asked me if I ever got a concussion - I can honestly tell you I don't even know,'' said Gretzky, who was representing the Edmonton Oilers as a partner and vice-chairman. The NHL this season began using concussion spotters located at a central location, watching on television, to help decide if a player should be pulled out of a game for a potential head injury.


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