Hockey Helmet

Fighting with or without Helmets?

There as been a lot of talk about banning fighting all together in hockey. From the junior leagues all the way up through the NHL. The reason so many people want to see fighting gone is because it causes many injuries to players. Last year a player in Canada died because another player knocked him out and his head hit the ice. He later died in a hospital. The NHL had similar accidents, but not as server as a player dying. The NHL implemented a new rule this year that a player can not take off his helmet when he is fighting. I personally think this rule is a great one. Fighting has been part of the game since the beginning and today it is a pivotal tool for teams to rebound during games. Changing momentum is key in hockey games and fighting is that key. Every team has there own fighter who protects their star players. Enforcers aka “ fighters” help regulate, so the star players can perform, without getting a cheap shot to try and injure them. I truly feel that fighting is a must and should stay, but keep the rule of having helmets on while fighting.

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Can you use a roller hockey helmet for ice hockey if you get a different cage?

I was just wondering if you could use a roller hockey helmet for ice hockey if your cage is upgraded....im not sure and confused....and if you have one that I can buy for cheap it would be helpfull. I am just starting out as a goal tender and I dont want to spend a ton in case im not good or dont like it....well hope you can help.....

Directly from the USA Hockey In-line rule book.

It is mandatory for all goalkeepers to wear a helmet designed for hockey with the helmet strap properly fastened and full face mask designed for hockey with a chin cup. It is mandatory that all goalkeepers participating in the High School age group division and below, and for goalkeepers under the age of 18 playing in the Adult age division, to wear an H.E.C.C. approved helmet with the helmet strap properly fastened and an H.E.C.C approved full face mask.

sorry for being so anal about the rule but I am an in-line hockey ref, and from personal experience, I have seen to many kids and adults get hurt because of improper equipment....besides if you going to be a goalie, you better have the best equipment . Those pucks hurt!