2024 AOSSM/NHL Hockey Summit (NON-CME)-Power Moves for Player Safety: The League Perspective and On-Ice Emergencies

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The video presents an in-depth discussion with Bill Daly, the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Legal Officer of the National Hockey League (NHL), highlighting the league's comprehensive approach to player safety and equipment standards. Daly's role encompasses overseeing major international hockey agreements and collective bargaining, with a strong focus on synthesizing medical information related to player health.<br /><br />The NHL's evolving priorities in player safety have shifted from behavior on the ice to injury prevention associated with equipment and the playing environment. The league's framework for injury management involves a joint committee with the NHL Players Association, comprising various specialists such as medical, legal, and equipment professionals. This includes multiple subcommittees like the concussion subcommittee and protective equipment subcommittee to address specific safety concerns.<br /><br />Daly elaborates on the league’s efforts to enhance the protective quality of player equipment. Despite players having the autonomy to choose their gear, the NHL works with biomedical engineering firms to test and rank equipment such as helmets and goalie masks for safety. Efforts are geared towards increasing the use of cut-resistant gear, especially following high-profile injuries.<br /><br />Regarding the playing environment, Daly mentions measures to ensure high-quality ice conditions and the flexibility of boards and glass systems to reduce injury risks. A significant component of the NHL’s safety protocol is the concussion spotter program, which emerged from a study aimed at identifying on-ice signs of concussion. The program involves visible signs triggering mandatory or discretionary evaluations to ensure player safety. The system utilizes both in-arena and central spotters to monitor games.<br /><br />Overall, Daly emphasizes the NHL's ongoing commitment to improving player safety through a structured, multi-disciplinary approach.

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Power Moves for Player Safety: The League Perspective
Moderator: Dhiren Naidu, MD
Presenter: Bill Daly

On-Ice Emergencies
Moderator: Ryan Lingor, MD

Airway-Presenter: Edward Berdusco, MD

Cardiac-Presenter: Kenton Fibel, MD

Vascular Emergencies- The Pressure is On-Presenters: Terence Forss, MA, CAT(C), ATC, CSCS & Dhiren Naidu, MD

OMFS/ Facial/ Dental Injuries-Presenter: Guy Lanzi

Ortho Panel and Discussion
Moderator: Bradley Nelson, MD
Panel: Dhiren Naidu, MD, Anil Rawanat, MD, Anthony Colucci, DO, FACEP, Edward Berdusco, MD and Tom Mulligan, PT, ATC

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