Scott Quakkelaar~ ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
: i noticed at the university of arizona (acha) that nobody
: seems to wear earguards in their helmets, regardless of the
: manufacturer.  seems to me like an invitation for a real stupid-
: type injury.
:
: scott quakkelaar
: michigan 1993
:
: :
: : I was wondering if anyone knew of any teams in Division I wore earguards
: : with their CCM helmets. Or if teams wore earguards with any other type of
: : helmet.
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I've watched a lot of hockey and played a lot more. I don't think I have
ever seen earguards worn regularly above the kids level, and I have NEVER
seen any type of  injury result. I play net, and don't wear them - they
make it hard to hear and don't really provide any protection. In fact,
given the choice most collegiate level players I know/play against will
not only dump the earguards, they will dump the faceguard as well. Now
that I have seena lot of serious injuries from.
 
-Steve
 
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