By Steve DelVecchio | November 8, 2011 - Posted in Hockey
NHL players are grown men, which means they get to make their own decisions. While more and more players are opting to wear a shield each year, there are still plenty who refuse. I’m not here to advocate that the NHL start forcing players to wear shields or a full cage since injuries are not all that common, but there is no arguing they would make the game safer. In fact, even the shield can’t protect you from all dangers. Just ask Bruins forward Daniel Paille, who took a Steve Staios slap shot directly to the face Monday night during a Boston victory. Check out the video of the brutal play:
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