from Dave Savini of CBS Chicago,

Just like football, hockey is a physical and powerful sport, but with players hitting pucks at well over 100 mph. Is enough being done to protect fans?

CBS 2’s Dave Savini sat down with a Blackhawks fan who suffered brain damage and hearing loss.

At least three people were injured last season at the United Center, including a Yorkville man who may never be the same.

Chip Green suffered a severe head injury. He was struck by a puck during a Blackhawks playoff game against Minnesota in May....

he couple wants the NHL to make safety changes. To keep fans safe, the Greens say safety nets should be expanded to cover the corners of the rinks, too.

Chip Green was sitting just above the safety glass where the netting ends when he was struck by a corner shot from Blackhawks star Duncan Keith....

Green’s attorney filed a lawsuit Thursday against the United Center and NHL, which has not responded to CBS 2’s request for comment.

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