Former NHLer Eric Lindros lends support behind concussion bill named Rowan’s Law

Former NHL player Eric Lindros has lent his support behind Rowan’s Law named for a 17-year-old girl who died after being injured while playing high school rugby three years ago.

Rowan’s Law, which was introduced last fall and has passed second reading at the Ontario legislature, would establish a committee to get the recommendations that came out of the coroner’s inquest into her death implemented within a year.

Those recommendations include establishing guidelines to ensure a child is removed from play if a concussion is suspected and that they not return to play until receiving medical clearance.

The bill was named after Rowan Stringer, 17, who died after suffering several concussions while playing high school rugby in 2013.

Lisa MacLeod, who represents the Ottawa-area riding where the Stringers live, said Rowan’s Law would be the first concussion law in Canada.

1:41 Rowan’s Law puts pressure on how leagues, NHL handle concussions

• Rowan’s Law puts pressure on how leagues, NHL handle concussions
• Lindros hopes Rowan’s Law will relieve stress on concussion victims’ families

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-With a file from The Canadian Press