Current newspaper articles on Hockey Safety

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A worthwhile read:

http://www.startribune.com/sports/136986158.html

Personally, I believe coaches in Minnesota should have to have an HQ (Hal Quotient) of 80 or higher to be able to coach the game.

Changed subject of thread, to include other news on topic of hockey safety.

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'Jack's Pledge' aiming to put hockey risks in check
http://www.startribune.com/local/137136018.html

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Jablonskis urge quick changes to make hockey safer
http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/137203368.html

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Several recent articles, some with hockey center-ice, some general articles on sports concussions. Enjoy.

Minnesota State High School League stiffens penalties on violent hits
http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/137359458.html

Poll: Do you approve of the rule changes for violent hits in high school hockey
http://www.startribune.com/polls/137371803.html

Jablonskis 'thrilled' with speed of rule changes
http://www.startribune.com/sports/137453173.html

Parents, coaches meet growing problem of concussions head-on
http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/137355023.html

Twin Cities researcher: Kids’ concussions are rising, but why?
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/we ... 55028.html

Concussion law flipside: healthy athletes removed from play due to fear
http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/137425448.html

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In case you missed it...

For high school hockey refs, hot seat just got hotter
http://www.startribune.com/sports/137635823.html

Jabs: 'This is like a calling almost'
http://www.startribune.com/local/west/137731283.html

Controversy surrounds hit to Jenna Privette
http://www.letsplayhockey.com/component ... vette.html

More is needed – by all of us – for safer hockey, By Moms for Jack’s Pledge.
http://www.letsplayhockey.com/online-ed ... ockey.html

Adults must make it happen: Replace violence with skill
http://www.letsplayhockey.com/online-ed ... skill.html