Originally Posted by
woodrupjoe
I'm afraid I don't understand your point about concussions.
The mechanisms that cause concussions are not stopped by helmets. What causes concussions has little, if anything to do with "high speed" impacts against hard surfaces.
Originally Posted by
woodrupjoe
Why do hockey players wear helmets?
Well, it certainly isn't to reduce head injuries. Head injuries have dramatically risen since the implementation of the helmet rule.