The thicker the pads, the higher the boards, the rougher hockey gets and the more injuries players get. Players seem to feel almost a sense of false security with their gear and take more liberties with their own safety. It's not just hockey. We've talked about this before. Many sports seem to be affected by this false sense of security.
However, stepping away from the concerns about the inadequacies of the gear, how do we change sports culture to ensure that all players are a little more mindful about the dangers of concussions? How do we keep the game intense but safe?