CJHL implements nationwide concussion program
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Showcase is used to show off the talent in the league to collegiate hockey scouts, although the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) used the stage to show off a new concussion program.
The CJHL, an association of 10 Junior A hockey league which includes the SJHL, along with the Co-operators insurance company revealed their new concussion program with technology from HeadCheck Health (HeadCheck).
HeadCheck, is a health company that has provided software to and monitored athletes for around 450 teams, leagues, and associations, will provide software to every team in the CJHL to follow its concussion protocol.
Harrison Brown, CEO and Co-founder of HeadCheck, told paNOW his group is customizing what hockey staff members can do depending on their roles and what is thought to be best practice.