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Head Games: Time for the NHLPA To Take a Stand Against Headshots

Posted: 9th March 2010 by Jonathon Austin in NHL
With the second annual meeting of NHL GM’s set to convene this week, “hits to the head” are likely to feature prominently in the agenda. Matt Cooke and Mike Richards have made recent headlines with suspect hits that have outraged fans and prompted critical response from the media. I understand fully that NHL general managers have a responsibility to direct policy and rule changes. They have an obligation to advocate on behalf ...