Craig:
 
In major junior and tier II, in Canada, if the half-shield is available to
be worn the player must have the shield at their nose or below, and his
chin strap is not allowed to hang down.  The chin strap can only be one
and a half inches below the chin.
Only ins tier II in the US do  players tilt up the shield, now it is less
common.
Colleges should go to half-shields, but if that occurs will their be more
fighting? Does college need that?
 
Mike Corbett
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Tue, 25 May 1999, Craig Lisko wrote:
 
> Of course being a goalie, what do I know about half shields, but I'll jump
> into the mix anyway.
>
> When I was playing they had said that once a league (organization i.e.
> NCAA) moves to go to a full shield, there are legal issues to overcome to
> then reduce that "safety element". But put that aside and this is what I
> think.
>
> The players in the OHL DO tilt the helmet back wearing it improperly. It is
> SO obvious....that if the NCAA were to adopt a half-shield, send the player
> off the ice to "correct" his equipment. If there is a second occurrence by
> the same player, a 10 minute misconduct, a third - game ejection.  Players
> would still be mandated to wear mouthguards to reduce concussions (not
> eliminate). This is hockey and I think that concussions will happen
> regardless of the equipment.
>
> I agree with the comment that the players will all of the sudden have a new
> found respect for their stick, and the comments will definitely be reduced.
> The comments will not be as reduced as they would be in the Major Junior
> league because fighting is not as harsh a penalty.
>
> I think that the NCAA SHOULD adopt the use of half-shields. Since the NCAA
> is sending more and more players directly to the NHL, this would at least
> prepare them for the responsibility of their stick BEFORE they hurt
> someone.
>
> I agree at first they may be a very rocky road, but in due time, it would
> smooth out. The players would love it.
>
> P.S.  Show me a real hockey player that still has all of their teeth (Just
> kidding)
>
> Craig Lisko
> Ferris State 1990-1994
>
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