CCHL, CCHL2, and HEO Midget AAA to implement concussion management software to facilitate a safer environment for players.
Ottawa, ON – The Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) is continuing a commitment to advance player safety standards by taking part in the CJHL Concussion Program supported by The Co-operators. The new national program provides the league with innovative concussion management software from HeadCheck Health, Inc. (‘HeadCheck’) for use with their concussion protocol.
The concussion protocol establishes mandatory guidelines for the recognition, assessment, and management of concussion.
HeadCheck’s mobile and web-based software provides all CCHL, CCHL2 and HEO U18 Midget AAA teams with more advanced tools to follow that protocol. This is crucial for improved concussion care as it allows vital player health information to follow them as they move from team-to-team and league-to-league. The net result will be a safer environment for all players.
Kevin Abrams, CCHL Commissioner, said, “We feel that having HeadCheck in place will allow us to make significant concussion safety advancements in the CCHL. The ability for a player’s information to transfer between CCHL, CCHL2 and HEO U18 Midget AAA is hugely important to us in providing better care for our players.”
Team trainers can use HeadCheck’s mobile app to document suspected concussions, perform concussion assessments and transfer the information collected to medical professionals and partner clinics. The national program allows a player’s concussion history to transfer with them from team-to-team or league-to-league for more informed care.
“We recognize that junior hockey players can be vulnerable to concussions because they’re playing a contact sport. We want to support them as they pursue their hockey careers by providing an extra safety net with this concussion program,” said Kevin Daniel, Executive Vice President at Co-operators Life Insurance Company.
Harrison Brown, Co-Founder, and CEO of HeadCheck Health, said.
“The CCHL adopting HeadCheck at different levels is a great step to ensure athletes at all levels, regardless of skill, receive a high standard of concussion care.”
All data collected through the HeadCheck system will be stored according to Canadian health privacy standards and will only be accessed by authorized individuals.
ABOUT HEADCHECK HEALTH, INC.
HeadCheck provides concussion management software that is customized to the requirements of any concussion policy and features a mobile app and enhanced web dashboard. The mobile app can be used to document suspected concussions, run concussion assessments and track an athlete’s concussion history. The enhanced web dashboard builds upon the features of the mobile app and provides an overview of testing activity, more thorough athlete management, and the monitoring of concussion policy adherence. The system provides medical and non-medical roles to support an organizations concussion policy and the varying medical qualifications of individuals working with teams. All data is securely stored and meets the latest health privacy standards. For more information visit http://www.headcheckhealth.com
ABOUT THE CCHL
The CCHL began as a development league founded by the Montreal Canadiens in 1961. Players from all over North America have enjoyed success playing in the Central Canada Hockey League. For many players, the CCHL is a stepping stone to the NCAA. Every year dozens of players accept Division 1 hockey scholarships from the CCHL and even more advance to Division 3 hockey and the CIS. Young players advance every year to the Ontario Hockey League and most seasons there are selections from the CCHL directly to the National Hockey League. For more information visit https://www.thecchl.ca
ABOUT THE CO-OPERATORS
The Co-operators Group Limited is a Canadian co-operative with more than $41 billion in assets under administration. Through its group of companies it offers home, auto, life, group, travel, commercial and farm insurance, as well as investment products. The Co-operators is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. The Co-operators is listed among the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt and Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.
For more information, visit www.cooperators.ca.
Media Contacts:
HeadCheck Health: Kari Kylo – kari@somaworks.com – 604.889.8057
CCHL: centralcanadahockeyleague@gmail.com
Michelle Robichaud
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
The Co-operators
media@cooperators.ca
