How about having the cats-eye for goalies legalized in college hockey? I
love using mine in the off-season but I hate having to put on the
'legal' mask for my season.
 
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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