Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
CLF CEO Dr. Chris Nowinski has a message for the NHL commissioner: Mr. Bettman, it's far past time to acknowledge the link between hockey & CTE.
Bobby Hull is the latest #NHL legend to be diagnosed with #CTE at the Boston University CTE Center. Overall, 18 of 19 NHL players studied here have had CTE, a disease first seen in boxers and only found in less than 1% of the population, but the NHL still refuses to warn players that NHL play can cause CTE.
Any hockey players concerned about concussion, post-concussion syndrome or suspected CTE can reach out for free, personalized support at concussionfoundation.org/helpline/.
CLF CEO Dr. Chris Nowinski has a message for the NHL commissioner: Mr. Bettman, it's far past time to acknowledge the link between hockey & CTE.
Bobby Hull is the latest #NHL legend to be diagnosed with #CTE at the Boston University CTE Center. Overall, 18 of 19 NHL players studied here have had CTE, a disease first seen in boxers and only found in less than 1% of the population, but the NHL still refuses to warn players that NHL play can cause CTE.
Any hockey players concerned about concussion, post-concussion syndrome or suspected CTE can reach out for free, personalized support at concussionfoundation.org/helpline/.
