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Back on May 26th, in what seems like a lifetime ago, the NHL announced their Return to Play Plan, with 24 teams slated to play for the Stanley Cup whenever the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic subsides enough for the […]
The past decade has seen major strides made in concussion awareness, treatment and prevention in the sport industry. It was not until relatively recently that people started to research and learn about the symptoms and consequences sustaining concussions can have […]
Head injuries in the sporting world have garnered significant attention over the past decade, with nearly all those involved in the sport industry now made aware of the damaging effects of concussions. However, it is almost assumed that these injuries […]
When it comes to prevention or treatment programs pertaining to sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), youth concussion protocol is typically the primary concern, as young children and teenagers participating in sport are the most susceptible to permanent damage stemming from […]
In March 2019, the NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA) entered into a landmark agreement with Canopy Growth Corp. and NEEKA Health Canada to explore cannabis-based neurological treatments for athletes, a first-of-its-kind partnership in the world of professional sports. This partnership will […]
In 2018, the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Health adopted a motion establishing the Subcommittee on Sports-Related Concussions in Canada. For the announcement of the study directly from the Canadian Parliament website, click here to read the official […]
Although concussions and the long-lasting effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) have only come to light in recent years, there are some who have worked diligently on the matter– through research, tests, and studies– to garner a better understanding of […]
Last November, I had the chance to attend the eleventh annual PrimeTime Sports Management conference in Toronto, where hundreds of ambitious sports minds gathered to learn from and share with each other their experiences working in sports. Among those in […]
On October 29th, 2018, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts Jim Murren held a press conference announcing a multi-year partnership designating MGM as an official gaming partner and resort destination of the NHL. The NHL […]
Shortly before the start of the Stanley Cup Final in May, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly sat down before the media in Las Vegas and delivered the 2018 State of the League Address. After a brief, […]