7:30-7:45 Dr. Paul Echlin (Summit Chairman)
Welcome and opening statement
7:45-8:15
Moderator Morning Session: Dr. Charles Tator (University of Toronto/ThinkFirst)
Hockey concussion definition, mechanism and current issue background, concussion prevention/ThinkFirst awareness program.
8:15-8:45
Dr. Ruben Echemendia (NHL Neuropsychological Testing Program/NAN)
Incidence and prevalence data of concussions in the NCAA, NHL, and European data, psychological impact of concussions
8:45-9:10
Dr. Mark Lovell (University of Pittsburgh)
Current concussion research (biochemical, imaging, mechanical, neuropsychological)
9:10-9:35
Ms. Jennifer Botterill (Woman’s National Team Olympic Gold Medalist)
An athlete’s experience of a concussion injury
9:35-10:00
Dr. Margot Putukian (Princeton University)
Sideline physician perspective (Identification, initial and long term care of the concussed/injured athlete)
10:00-10:25
Dr. Michael Czarnota (OHL, and WHL consultant)
Incidence and treatment of concussions at the minor/youth, and junior hockey levels; psychological impact
10:25-10: 40 Break
10:40-11:10
Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz (University of North Carolina)
Long-term effects of sport concussions
11:10-11:25
Mr. Jason Mihalik (University of North Carolina)
Report of data from multi-centred youth concussion study
11:25-11:55
Dr. Robert Cantu (Emerson Hospital)
Current testing, and return to playissues/guidelines, Zurich update
11:55-12:25 Audience and Panel Discussion
Lunch Break 12:25-1:15
1:15-1:45
Afternoon Program Moderator: Dr. David Mulder (McGill University/Montreal Canadiens)
Team Physician and medical team/community leadership responsibilities
1:45-2:15
Jeff Beukeboom (Barrie Colts)
Former professional player/current coach perspective
2:15-2:45
Mr. Doug Stacey (Hockey Canada)
Therapist/Trainer Perspective
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-3:30
Mr. Bob McKenzie (TSN)
Press/Parent Perspective
3:30-4:15 Athletes' Concussion Experience/Testimonial
Eric Lindros, Alyn McCauley, Marcus Moore
4:15-5:15
Open Discussion: Athlete, Panel and Audience
