Former women’s hockey star Wickenheiser to donate brain to concussion research
BOSTON — Retired Canadian women’s hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser will donate her brain to concussion research after her death.
The Concussion Legacy Foundation says the four-time Olympic gold medallist and seven-time world champion is one of three female Olympians to commit her brain to the Boston-based organization.
American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor and Hockey Hall of Famer Angela Ruggiero of the U.S., were also listed in Tuesday’s announcement.
Wickenheiser has been involved with concussion-related causes in the past, including helping develop video game technology to treat concussions last summer.