Crimson Look to Helmets in Fight Against Concussions
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The following article appeared October 6 on the Harvard Gazette Web site.
By Gervis A. Menzies Jr.
Harvard Staff Writer
When the Harvard Crimson men’s hockey team takes center
ice later this month, it will do so with a new line of defense
— a tougher hockey helmet designed by Cascade Sports in
collaboration with NHL legend Mark Messier. Harvard will be the
first Division 1 team to use the helmets.
The Messier Project, spearheaded by the player and his sister,
Mary-Kay Messier, hopes to reduce concussions for those who wear
the new helmets while bringing more attention to one of the
game’s most widespread problems.
“When Mark started coaching and mentoring and saw the same
kind of devastating consequences endured by kids, he really was
concerned about it,” said Mary-Kay, who is vice president of
business development with Cascade Sports and its general manager of
hockey.
Complete article can be accessed via the Gazette Web site by clicking here.
