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Lakeville North’s Buck Kochevar, who’s been there, advocates for hockey coaches to wear helmets when on the ice

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Kochevar has pushed for change ever since he fell and fractured his skull in 2011. A recent incident involving another coach has amplified the issue.

The Minnesota Star Tribune

February 8, 2025 at 2:32AM

Buck Kochevar is dealing with disbelief.

Fourteen years ago come Valentine’s Day, the Lakeville North girls hockey coach fell during practice while preparing his team for a Class 2A, Section 1 playoff game.

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