Yes, we totally need all of that. We went to a store that sold the high-end pro equipment. They knew what level of hockey Carter was playing. They gave us recommendations. The sticker on it said it was NHL-approved, so I didn't think there was any way that helmet wasn't good enough, yet as soon as the trainer in Kamloops had a look at it, he said this helmet is terrible. He should never have been wearing it since bantam hockey, since he was 14 years old. I could only rely on what the store was telling me. I knew nothing better, and I knew at $1,000, it darn well should protect his head.
Yes, there needs to be some kind of standard out there and somebody who can check kids' equipment so we know it's proper. Obviously the stamp....