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 Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:43 pm Post subject: Kelly: Visor usage will go up 35% in 2 years |
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http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/11922-NHLPA-head-says-visor-usage-will-spike.html
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“I just think there’s going to be a steady, dramatic increase in visor usage,” said Kelly, hired by the NHLPA in October to replace ousted former NHLPA executive director Ted Saskin. “Players are getting the message that they should put a visor on, there are more young guys and European guys coming into the league, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a 20 (percent) spike in the number of players wearing visors next year, and another 15 percent spike the year after that.
“Even left to its own natural evolution, visor use will become pretty much unanimous in a matter of two or three years.”
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“Right after I tell (players) what the obvious options are, I tell them, ‘Look guys, a single eye injury can cost you your career,’ ” Kelly said. “It is really essential to protect your eyes, and on behalf of the players’ association, I strongly recommend guys put visors on.”
The “obvious options” Kelly referred to in regards to eye protection are (a) making visors mandatory for all players immediately; (b) “grandfathering” them (i.e. mandating that all players new to the league wear one); and (c) allowing players to choose, which is the league and NHLPA’s current policy.
Kelly stressed that his personal opinion on the best direction to take for eye protection would not override the will of the players. |
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