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Sports SAFE HOCKEY SPECIAL Youth hockey injuries alarm eye specialist Page 17 Every year young hockey players are blinded because they neglect to take simple precautions A stick thats a little too high a puck accidentally fired at a player an awkward plunge to the ice all these things can have devastating results for players who are not pro- perry outfitted Thomas Pashby a noted eye specialist and pioneer in safety standards for hockey has seen lives ruined because of un necessary hockey injuries Just last year I had a 30year old truck driver who lost his eye after taking a puck in it explain ed Dr Pashby He couldnt work as a driver anymore The game was supposed to be fun and he lost his eye and his Job It didnt have to happen Fortunately these tragic in juries are quickly becoming a thing of the past thanks in great part to the recent development of standards for protective hockey equipment For his key role in this Pashbj received the lean P Carriere award the coun trys highest standards distinction from the Standards Council of Canada With the help of other resear chers and experts was instrumental in creating guidelines for safe effective helmets and masks Equipment certified to meet the requirements of these standards published by the Canadian Standards tion is now widely available in sporting goods stores If your youngsters are playing minor league hockey they are un doubtedly already wearing this essential equipment The Cana dian Amateur Hockey Association requires it If you or your children are not wearing masks and helmets youre playing a dangerous game Last year alone people experienced eye Injuries on the ice and 11 were blinded In one eye None of these people were wearing certified masks There are two types of masks commonly available wire and transparent polycarbonate By law both types must be certified and both offer good protection to a players entire face But be sure equipment you choose is in tended for hockey or you may find it does not comply with hockey standards The wire mask is simply a pro tective cage for the face while the more expensive polycarbonate model is a shell of clear plastic Its sophisticated hightech look may be attractive to older players but the plastic needs more careful handling Cleaning and storage should be done as specified by the manufacturer since some chemicals may weaken the shell Polycarbonate masks that are severely scratched or cracked or have undergone heavy impact should be replaced Dr a minor league coach for many years stresses the importance of choosing the size and style of equipment suited to a players individual needs Avoid ill fitting hand medowns an over sized helmet or one with a worn- out lining or damaged shell does not provide adequate protection The cost of proper protection is low when you consider the alter native Helmets cost between and A wire mask may put you back while a polycarbonate protector costs in the area of And remember children arent the only ones who can be Injured Ac cording to the average age for eye injuries has gone from 14 to 26 years because older players are reluctant to wear masks Once youve selected the equip ment that is appropriate for your child or yourself be sure to follow the masks mounting instructions closely or ask your sporting goods dealer to do the job for you The time you take to select size and in stall equipment will ultimately pay off in more enjoyable safer hockey For more information about contribution to hockey safety standards be on the lookout for a Standards Council of Canada public service announcement be ing broadcast on television stations nationwide Information about the of standards can be obtained by writing to the crown corpora tion responsible for promoting and coordinating standards activities in Canada The Standards Council of Canada 350 Sparks St Suite 1200 Ottawa Out KIP Smart Hockey video and spinal cord injuries could be reduced significan tly with the help of a 12minute video promoting safe hockey Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation Hugh P ONell told a group of medical professionals recently The Smart Hockey video featuring former National Hockey League star Mike Bossy supports the elimination of checking from behind which is responsible for the majority of neck and spinal card disabling in juries Over hockey players have been crippled in recent years due to Illegal body contact Mr made his remarks at Torontos King Edward Hotel site of the second International Symposium on the Prevention of Catastrophic Sports and Recreational Injuries to the Spine and Head There is nothing heroic about hitting someone from behind Mr ONeil said echoing the videos key message We are promoting dean safe hockey that helps to eliminate unnecessary injuries that disable our athletes The video demonstrates how most spinal injuries occur and how to avoid them by playing good hockey It was financially sup ported by the Ministry the dian Amateur Hockey Association and the National Hockey League Players Association It will be available from the Canadian Sports Spine and Head Injuries Research Centre The video is part of the Ministrys commitment to reduce injulres in sports FebtuaryJIaurs Man closed Tues 930600 Wed 100600 Thurs 930900 Fri 930900 Sat 900500 Alpine Tuneup MAIN STREET SOUTH GEORGETOWN Us all eyes on the puck as the Raiders show a blanket defence In last Saturdays win over Burl In Jr action at Arena Goaltender Curtis Green gets help from Rob Doucette J P and Trent Cull in this goalmouth scene Raiders host Oakvllle Blades tonight in their final regular season game Outlook photo Pacemakers making Zone nervous The Pacemakers continue to breath down the neck of the first- place Blue Zone in Georgetown Ladies Basketball League stan dings After last weeks games the second place Pacemakers re mained only a half game behind the Zone with both teams coming off victories Blue Zone got points from Sandy Brownridge and from Linda as they stopped the Steroids Anita 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