Jonathan Huberdeau will leave his brain to scientists

Hockey player Jonathan Huberdeau, now a member of the Calgary Flames, said he will leave his brain to science following his death.

« As an NHL player, I’m very aware of the impact of head injuries, concussions and the link to other mental health issues, » he said.

“As an NHL player, I’m very aware of the impact of traumatic brain injuries, concussions and the link to other mental health issues.”

Thank you, Jonathan for contributing to research! Join Jonathan today and pledge to donate your brain at https://t.co/g3DPjG1h5t. pic.twitter.com/iTl1iB47Ce

— Concussion Legacy Foundation (@ConcussionLF) August 15, 2022

With this move, Huberdeau will help researchers who focus on brains that have received violent contact learn more about everything related to concussions.

Hubby was involved in a big trade earlier this summer, when the Flames acquired him along with MacKenzie Weeger, Cole Schwindt and a first round pick in 2025 in return for Matthew Tkachuk.