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Mark Messier Talks With SB Nation About 'The Messier Project'
Mark Messier Talks With SB Nation About 'The Messier Project'
View full size photo uploaded October 9, 2009 Mark Messier is on a mission to revolutionize the sport of hockey. Winner of six Stanley Cups and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, "The Captain" hasn't been content to just sit ...
MESSIER’S NEW HELMET LOWERS RISK FROM HARD HITS
MESSIER’S NEW HELMET LOWERS RISK FROM HARD HITS
bigleaguescrew.com — Mark Messier has a world famous dome. His bald head might be his most notable characteristic directly... followed by his ear-to-ear grin and crying face. Now, Messier is trying to protect the skulls of current hockey players with a new concussion-preventing helmet . Dubbed The Messier ... (more) MESSIER’S NEW HELMET LOWERS RISK FROM HARD HITS
Brandon Worley from Defending Big D sat down with Mark Messier to discuss the Messier Project. Have...
Brandon Worley from Defending Big D sat down with Mark Messier to discuss the Messier Project. ...
blueshirtbanter.com — Brandon Worley from Defending Big D sat down with Mark Messier to discuss the Messier Project. Have... to admit, I'm a little ticked that we weren't asked to participate in this, but it's a good article. Mark Messier talks with SBNation (more) Brandon Worley from Defending Big D sat down with Mark ...
Mark Messier Loves 'All of Them'
Mark Messier Loves 'All of Them'
barrymelroserocks.com — It's been a while since we checked in with our old buddy Mark Messier. Too long, actually.... I guess that's what happens when our biggest source of entertainment is retired -- there's just not too much we can do (If only this blog existed during the 90s, we'd never run out of things to write ... (more) Mark Messier Loves 'All of Them'
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Messier's new helmet takes aim at concussions
From The Rink — "I think that that along with the tremendous impact that concussions that are having on the NHL and the youth leagues led me to say maybe this is a way that I can bring some awareness to it and help the sport in general fight against concussions." — Mark Messier SB Nation's Brandon Worley had a chance to chat with Messier about the new bucket and even take a test drive with it on his own head, and he came away pretty impressed. The part about its design that makes the most ...

Mark Messier Talks With SB Nation About ‘The Messier Project’
Full of Sports — Home Sports Map Writers Troy Mihalek Doug Wykstra Kyle Mihalek Tim Kosch Radio Contests NFL Pick'em Shop RSS Login | Signup October 12, 2009 | BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs | Comments 0 Print This Post Print This Post Mark Messier Talks With SB Nation About ‘The Messier Project’ Mark Messier Talks With SB Nation About 'The Messier Project' View full size photo uploaded October 9, 2009 Mark Messier is on a mission to revolutionize the sport of... Read the Full Article Written by BallHype - Top Sports ...

Brandon Worley from Defending Big D sat down with Mark Messier to discuss the Messier Project. Have...
Blueshirt Banter — ... Mark Messier talks with SBNation

Afternoon Delight: Some Good, Some Bad
IllegalCurve.com — ... choke on big games. Too bad. The rivalries would have been great. John Kreiser takes a look at 5 off to a good start, and 5 off to a bad start. Goon’s World has the updated USA Today college hockey poll, with Miami holding on to top spot. Anyone think it will last the season? A little more from NHL.com, as they have a preview of Team Russia’s entry for the 2010 Olympics. Mark Messier discusses the Messier Project (a new helmet) with SB Nation. Bet ya can’t wear just ...

MESSIER’S NEW HELMET LOWERS RISK FROM HARD HITS
BigLeagueScrew — ... Mark Messier has a world famous dome. His bald head might be his most notable characteristic directly followed by his ear-to-ear grin and crying face. Now, Messier is trying to protect the skulls of current hockey players with a new concussion-preventing helmet. ...

Tuesday Caps Clips: The Slide Hits Four Games
Japers' Rink — ... Daily News] Braden Holtby is taking full advantage of Michal Neuvirth's injury to show the organization what he's got. [Lebanon Daily News] Mark Messier talks to SB Nation about "The Mark Messier Project," which is aimed at preventing head injuries in hockey (Matt Bradley wears a specially designed helmet as part of the project). [SB Nation] Finally, happy 44th birthday to ...

Quick Hits - Pens Will Visit Wednesday with 5-1 Record
Canes Country — ... SB Nation had an exclusive interview with Hall of Famer Mark Messier recently to discuss the new, improved M-11 helmet he is marketing.  You can check out the interview here.  Kudos to Brandon Worley for doing a fine job with that.  ...

Tuesday's news: Turn up the radio for some Predators hockey talk!
On the Forecheck — ... that's just what the Sharks did. Very odd decision, indeed... Ted Leonsis Unfiltered - Los Angeles Times An interesting interview with the Washington Capitals owner (and SB Nation investor) by Helene Elliott (hat tip to Kukla) Does Shooting Percentage Fluctuate? - The Hock Project This will make Nashville fans feel a little better about missing out on Phil Kessel. Both the analysis, and the goofy picture of him trying on a Leafs jersey. Mark Messier Talks With SB Nation About 'The Messier Project' - SB Nation Brandon ...

Evgeni Artyukhin Suspended By NHL for 'Hit' on Matt Niskanen
Defending Big D — ... For more thoughts on how Mark Messier is fighting these types of injuries, check out my interview with the Hall of Fame player here. ...

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