Going from a half shield back to a cage

[LarryO]

I'm not sure I understand your logic

I would think you'd value your teeth/eyes/etc. the longer you anticipate having to use them

Would you rather lose your eyesight at 20 or 50?

Would you rather lose your eyesight at 50 or 80?

 

[swoopster]

I am 68 yo and still play. I played college hockey in the early-mid 70's... no mask.
I played journeyman minor league hockey in the late '70s to early 80's... no mask.
Beer league hockey in my mid late 30's no mask.
Since then, a half visor to present day.

The full face shield was introduced to the NCAA in 1978-79...then the game changed.

Then "gladiator effect "took place...

Why College Hockey Requires Players To Wear Full Cages

Why the NCAA is the only high-end amateur hockey league that requires full facial protection and what players think about the rule.

qujournalism.shorthandstories.com

As an older player, I am amazed at the reckless play of my younger cage-wearing teammates.
Not pro or con, just offering a good read on the subject of this thread.

 

[Cams]

I'm not sure I understand your logic

I would think you'd value your teeth/eyes/etc. the longer you anticipate having to use them

Would you rather lose your eyesight at 20 or 50?

I think you misunderstood....... The risks for a lot of people are worth it when you are 20 yrs old, moreso than when you settle down, get married, have kids, have a job, etc. That applies to a lot of things in life.

 

[greyraven8]

When I went from a visor back to a cage, tried a couple at the time (long ago now).
One thing I remember is the grey or white ones I found less distracting than the black cages.