Concussion Protocol
IIHF World Championships · Participants Regulations · Medical and Anti-Doping · Concussion Management
154.1The Game-Day Physician shall be available to assist the IIHF Medical Supervisor in all matters relating to the implementation of the IIHF Concussion Protocol.
154.2As set out in Art. 231.5 of this Event Code, if no Team physician is available, the ECMO or Game-Day Physician shall take over the responsibility of assessing a player’s or official’s concussion.
154.3If the ECMO or the Game-Day Physician has knowledge that the IIHF Concussion Protocol as outlined in Section VI of the IIHF Medical Guidelines is not being followed, then they shall report the facts to the IIHF Medical Supervisor.
154.4In the event that a player suffers a concussion, the ECMO or Game-Day Physician shall ensure that the return to play provisions as set out in Art. 232.7 of this Event Code and Art. 11 of the IIHF Medical Guidelines are being followed.
154.5If the IIHF Medical Supervisor agrees with the ECMO or Game-Day Physician’s opinion that the IIHF Concussion Protocol is not being followed, they shall then report the facts to the Championship Chairperson.