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Originally Posted by m3thods
None at all.
I'm actually unaware of what the rules are. OTNY actually makes CE cages (along with CSA/cheater cages) for almost all major mask makers. There doesn't seem to be any issues with getting them direct from OTNY.
The mask itself isn't CSA/HECC certified, so maybe that plays a role in the matter? Or maybe because it's an independent mask builder making a one-off vs. a retail outlet selling certified helmets.
EDIT: I learned myself on the matter. I'm actually not sure how OTNY is able to actively create non-certified cages for sale in Canada. Also, I'm not sure how Michel at Protechsport and Ron at Otny are able to build non-certified masks for sale in Canada. There must be something I'm missing here (unfortunately I can't find the actual release from Health Canada on the matter).
EDIT2: As I've never played with a non-certified helmet before, have any of you guys received heck while playing beer-league? I'm currently in ASHL and Coast. I'm guessing no because I see CE cages everywhere.
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I'm certain they've discovered a loop hole otherwise they'd be more covert about selling these. Totally just throwing this idea out there as a possibility but there are no regulations about road hockey quality masks (which come with cat eye cages.) You'd be crazy to even think about wearing one on the ice but what if Otny or Protechsport would classify their products as a street hockey mask? Technically it's not illegal. Overkill for road hockey and if consumers choose to wear it on the ice, they do so at their own risk.
As for the non-certified helmets in beer league, I've never seen it enforced. I've been told the league's insurance won't cover you in the event of an injury.