Frame of Reference
Hosted by Bill Atzl and Shourjya Mookerjee, Frame of Reference is an audio documentary series that's on a mission to find answers to the tougher questions in sports.
Frame of Reference
Violence in the NHL & the Next Wave of CTE
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Bill Atzl & Shourjya Mookerjee
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Season 1
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Episode 5
Hockey has always been a physical sport rooted in violence and fighting. Over time, this style of play has taken a toll on its players and we are just now starting to understand the sport’s long-term consequences on the brain. We discuss hockey’s impact on head trauma and the NHL’s response.
Guest: Dr. Chris Nowinski, Co-Founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation & the Boston University CTE Center.