CTE
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Claude Lemieux’s death sparks renewed focus on CTE as family donates brain to researchThe degenerative brain disease, which can only be diagnosed after death, has been found in several former hockey players, including Henri Richard, Chris Simon and Bob Probert.SportsJun 6
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Gunman who killed 4 at NFL offices had CTE, says medical examinerA medical examiner confirmed Friday that Shane Tamura, who killed four people in July and blamed the NFL for hiding the dangers of brain injuries was suffering from CTE.U.S. NewsSep 26, 2025
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NYC shooting gunman left behind note appearing to blame NFL for brain injuryThe note was found in Shane Tamura's pocket after he shot himself dead.U.S. NewsJul 29, 2025
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Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years agoA degenerative brain disease, CTE has been identified in athletes and military combat veterans who sustained concussions or repeated blows to the head.SportsFeb 19, 2025
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Montreal Canadiens legend Henri Richard had stage 3 CTE at time of death, study findsThe Foundation says 16 of 17 NHL players studied have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, including Hall of Famer Stan Mikita.HealthJun 14, 2023
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Veterans and mental illness — How Canadian research could unlock the mysteries of the brainNeil Vasdev and his team are doing groundbreaking work in making the connection between repetitive concussive trauma and mental health.HealthNov 11, 2022
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Concussions in the NHL: Former and current players speak outDaniel Carcillo can't change the punch to the head that gave him his 7th concussion, but he wants to document every step of his journey, so maybe he can save others.HealthMay 23, 2019
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Gary Bettman dismissed a direct link between hockey concussions and CTE. Here’s what a doctor saysThe NHL commissioner sees no direct link between hockey concussions and CTE. Dr. Charles Tator has two words for him: "Steve Montador."May 2, 2019
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NHL ignoring evidence about concussions says Winnipeg doctor-turned-MPA Winnipeg politician says NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stance on and head injuries concussions is discouraging. "There needs to be changes," says MP Doug Eyolfson.SportsMay 2, 2019
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman balks at idea of banning head contactThe commissioner of the National Hockey League told a parliamentary panel that such a rule would be impossible to enforce and lead to the end of hitting in hockey.CanadaMay 1, 2019
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