Thursday, October 13, 2011

WHL GM'S AND GOVERNORS MEETINGS

Press Release

Calgary, AB – The Western Hockey League held its' General Managers and Board of Governors meetings in Calgary, Alberta on October 11 and 12. In addition to the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Blades being named the host of the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup, the following matters were also approved:

1) Implementation of WHL's Seven Point Plan to reduce concussions - The WHL reviewed the Seven Point Plan, including the introduction of new playing rules; new discipline standards for player suspensions; educational video and team meetings to educate players on the risks of concussions; adoption of a new policy relative to releasing information on the nature of players injuries. In an effort to further provide a safer environment for players, the WHL Weekly Injury Report will refer only to either upper or lower body injury or illness.

2) Explanation of major disciplinary action - The WHL will be providing an explanation on any player suspensions of five or more games. The text explanation will be provided in the WHL Discipline section of the website.

3) WHL Social Media and Networking Policy - The WHL has adopted a Social Media and Networking Policy designed to educate players and all members of the WHL community on the risks associated with this new medium. The policy contains guidelines for using social media in a responsible manner and areas which would constitute a League violation.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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