concussion?

[Law Goalie 147]

One way to go the coaching route with all the fun and none of the hassles is to offer yourself to a local org. as a "specialist", and to absolutely refuse to accept money. A goal-scoring camp (aka a Finishing School) would be one way to go; it's kind of the converse of a goalie clinic. You don't usually have to bother with certification, since you won't be behind the bench during games, and you'll be entirely covered by the league's insurance as long as they buy the icetime.

The main thing is to absolutely separate yourself from two things: team selection and organisational politics. With that, the coaches and parents will leave you alone about Little Johnny's or Jenny's career. The league and/or the parents will probably offer to pay; refusing money removes the one piece of leverage either party can hold over you. If a parent or coach or even a kid gets on your nerves, tell the league it's you or them, and walk if necessary. I've had a good couple of years on those terms, and only had one very short-lived problem.

Just a thought.

[WSjo22 1]

Really don't know what to do at this point. I don't know if a cage would've helped, I really don't know, I haven't worn a cage since I was told I didn't have to.

It depends on how you received the concussion......None of mine where from blows to chin or face like Lindros' for example but from the side causing my brain to bounce of the other side.....So I have no problems playing no check hockey because I don't get put in situations that can lead to a concussion for me but I was unable to get cleared by doctor's to continue playing football because of my susceptibility to side impact concussions.....

Forgot to add one thing.....From what I've gathered from info and talking to Doc's is that the total number isn't what concerns them it's the frequency in which they occur, that's why you see some guys have 10-12 and keep playing but some people with only 3-4 in the span of a year be forced to hang them up...If yours have been spaced out over a long time I wouldn't sweat it to much just stick to the healing routine that you've unfortunately have been accustomed to doing and if they start to occur on a more frequent basis then look to hang them up like I had to with football

[Jarick 5]

That's pretty scary. Hope you get good word back from the doc. I've been fighting some dizziness issues (theoretically anxiety related) but it's not fun at all.

[greech 4]

JR, I caution you bud. I've had 5 in roughly 2 years, and last month had a seizure. Now the doc's are telling me there's probably unseen brain damage that is linked to this, so I send you my best wishes and hope you think it through.

[Jarick 5]

How you feeling JR?

[furlanitalia 1]

Thats terrible news JR. Not sure if its wise to keep playing but I'm not about to tell you to stop. Here's to feeling better.

[Vishi05 0]

This is some interesting info...

http://www.sportsdentistry.com/concussion.html

[Kerry Goulet 0]

Hey JR it is Gouche (Kerry Goulet)

I just read this about your concussion issues. I do not think you know this but I am the Director of Hockey Operations for Shoot For A Cure and Play It Cool (www.shootforacure.org). Our mandate is to make the game safer through preventative programs (Play It Cool) and would love to talk to you about this. Keith Primeau along with Brad May, Eric Lindros and Jarome Iginla are involved with our campaign, that is designed to raise awareness of the seriousness of concussion, neurotrauma and spinal cord injuries specifically in hockey. I have become somewhat of an expert on this topic and would love to lend a hand in your battles of this horrible injury in hockey. I look forward to hearing from you or anyone experiencing problems with concussions.

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

So I decided to just play last night...didn't go so well.

I didn't get bumped, but the constant changing of direction and I was dizzy again and seeing blurry. It "helped" because I scored 2 g and 1 a, but in retrospect, shouldn't have played and I am going to shut it down for a bit.