Hockey Safety Panel Formed by Industry Leaders to Conduct Live Broadcast on Safety Issues and Education
2011年10月22日 - 3:51AM
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Some of the most influential organizations in hockey will take
part in the third Be Hockey Safe panel discussion to promote hockey
safety and awareness. The discussion, led by Bauer Hockey, USA
Hockey and Hockey Canada, will be broadcast live and linked to from
Bauer.com, USAHockey.com and HockeyCanada.ca on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at
8:00 a.m. EST
Bauer Hockey initiated the panel in an effort to strengthen
communication surrounding safety issues such as concussion
awareness and management, and injury prevention. The safety panel
includes representatives from Bauer Hockey, USA Hockey and Hockey
Canada as well as leaders in the medical community. The panel,
which first convened in 2010, will hold its third public discussion
at Bauer Hockey’s BauerWorld event in Orlando, Florida.
“The goal of the Be Hockey Safe panel is to promote the sport of
hockey at all levels through better education and communication of
the safety issues faced in today’s game,” said Ken Covo, Senior
Director, Research and Development, Bauer Hockey, who will co-chair
the hockey safety panel. “We are excited to bring the panel back
together to discuss those issues that our sport continues to
face.”
The panel discussion will feature a segment on injury mechanics,
and a look into what truly causes concussions as well as the myths
and realities surrounding the injury itself. The panel will also
discuss new rule changes adopted by both USA Hockey and Hockey
Canada to address the continued emphasis on head safety in
hockey.
The members of the Be Hockey Safe panel that will take part in
the discussion include:
- Mike Bertsch – USA Hockey:In his
role as assistant executive director, marketing and communications,
Mike works closely with USA Hockey’s membership and leads efforts
to increase safety communication throughout the organization. In
addition, Mike brings a wealth of hockey coaching knowledge to the
panel having coached at both the high school and NCAA Division I
levels.
- Mark Lovell, PH.D – ImPACT
Applications, Inc.Mark is the co-creator of the ImPACT Test,
the first, most-widely used, and most scientifically validated
computerized concussion evaluation system. ImPACT is currently
utilized by every team in the National Hockey League and the
National Football League, as well as numerous teams in Major League
Baseball, the National Basketball Association and several other
leagues. Mark brings more than 26 years of concussion management
experience to the safety panel.
- Todd Jackson – Hockey CanadaTodd
is the senior manager for insurance and member services at Hockey
Canada and brings more than 30 years of experience in hockey safety
to the panel. In his role at Hockey Canada, Todd oversees safety
and risk management initiatives as well as the components of that
national insurance program. In addition, Todd has served as
equipment manager for numerous teams, including Canada’s National
Women’s Team.
- Ken Covo – Bauer Hockey –
Co-ChairKen is the senior director of research and development
for Bauer Hockey. The graduate of McGill University brings more
than 15 years of hockey product development experience to the panel
and has coached and played hockey at various levels.
- Larry Weber – Bauer Hockey –
Co-ChairLarry serves as the director of risk management for
Bauer Hockey and has been with the company for more than 14 years.
In his role, Larry is deeply involved with safety issues in the
sport of hockey and works closely with Bauer’s research, design and
development teams.
The Be Hockey Safe panel will gather numerous times throughout
the year and publish information for the hockey community that will
be distributed online, in-store at hockey specialty retailers
across North America and at the grassroots level. In addition to
providing readily accessible information, the panel will examine
current safety standards and guidelines and recommend enhancements
to meet today’s needs as well as gather insight from various age
groups and playing levels. Bauer Hockey will also look to leverage
the panel’s findings to help guide future product development and
enhancements.
To access the live broadcast of Tuesday’s panel discussion,
visit Bauer.com, USAHockey.com or HockeyCanada.ca.
ABOUT BAUER HOCKEYBauer Hockey is the world's most
recognized designer, marketer and manufacturer of hockey equipment.
Founded in Kitchener, Ontario in 1927, Bauer developed the first
skate with a blade attached to a boot, forever changing the game of
hockey. Since then, Bauer has continued to develop the most sought
after products in the industry, including the widely successful
Supreme ® and Vapor ® lines of products. Bauer Hockey, Maverik
Lacrosse and Mission Roller Hockey are brands under Bauer
Performance Sports, a publically traded company on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (BAU).
ABOUT BAUER PERFORMANCE SPORTS LTD.Bauer Performance
Sports Ltd. (TSX: BAU) is a leading developer and manufacturer of
ice hockey, roller hockey, and lacrosse equipment as well as
related apparel. The company has the most recognized and strongest
brand in the ice hockey equipment industry, and holds the top
market share position in both ice and roller hockey. Its products
are marketed under the Bauer Hockey, Mission Roller Hockey and
Maverik Lacrosse brand names and are distributed by sales
representatives and independent distributors throughout the world.
Bauer Performance Sports is focused on building its leadership
position and growing market share in all product categories through
continued innovation at every level.
www.bauerperformancesports.com
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