Why waiting possibly hurt Tampa Bay’s Mike Smith…

By theEpidemic July 30th, 2009, under NHL Concussions

Mike Smith has said, he played for about six weeks with concussion symptoms before telling the club, he likely did not do himself any favors.  Read why!!

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/article975564.ece

Photographer: Bruce Bennett Photo Credit: http://www.tampabay.com/multimedia/archive/00048/C4S_Smith120308_48204c.jpeg

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Former Philadelphia Flyer donates Brain to Science!

By theEpidemic July 30th, 2009, under NHL Concussions

Keith Primeau has decided to donate his brain to science in hopes to help others avoid the pain and troubles he has suffered from head injuries.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/04/02/primeau_concussions/

Keith Primieau - One of many NHLers forced to retire early than he wanted

Photo Credit: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/04/02/primeau_concussions/

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What ever happened to Adam Deadmarsh?

By theEpidemic July 30th, 2009, under NHL Concussions

Former NHL Stanley Cup winner has career cut short due to concussions.

http://thehockeywriters.com/what-ever-happened-to-adam-deadmarsh/

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