The family of former NHL defenseman Steve Montador is planning to sue the league after an examination of his brain following his death earlier this year found he was dealing with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Katie Strang of ESPN.com reports the health issue affects the brain and has been linked with individuals who have suffered multiple concussions. She also included a statement from the longtime player's father about the impact it had on his son:
First and foremost, our family has forever lost a son, brother, uncle and father. Many others have lost a great friend. The finding of widespread CTE in Steven's brain helps us all better understand that his brain was ravaged by disease and he was unable to control it. Through hard work and dedication, Steven achieved his big dream of playing professional hockey in the NHL. He always knew that there might be black eyes, broken bones and soft tissue injuries -- but he never anticipated that playing the game he loved would result in such devastating impairment of his brain function. CTE changed everything.
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Steve Montador’s Family to Sue NHL Following CTE Findings After Death
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