New hockey headgear puts injuries on ice

Helmets designed by UK bomb-disposal expert detect concussions before they cause serious harm.

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Ice hoceky is such a dangerous sport, some of its best players have been sidelined after suffering head injuries during collisions, or fights, on the ice.

New developments in helmet technology may allow doctors to detect concussions before the head injuries cause more serious damage.

Al Jazeera’s Daniel Lak reports from Peterborough, Canada.


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