Derek Boogaard’s Brain Donated To BU For Trauma Research
BOSTON (AP) – Derek Boogaard’s family has donated his brain to researchers who will check for damage that might have resulted from his career as an NHL enforcer. Boogaard’s agent and a spokeswoman for...
View ArticleToucher & Rich: NHL Fights & Head Injuries
John Branch writes for the New York Times and in a recent three-part series he looked at Derek Boogaard and his brain ailments and he early death at the age of 28. Branch looked at Boogaard career...
View ArticleTracy’s Take: Injuries Part Of Game, But Player Safety Should Be Primary Concern
BOSTON (CBS) – It’s becoming a bigger topic by the day. Whether it’s the NFL or the NHL, concerns for player safety are coming to a head. Rodney Harrison, Roger Goodell, even President Obama are...
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