The latest ratings from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab aim to help young people select the best headgear for hat tricks. On Dec. 16, the lab released its first-ever ratings for youth hockey helmets. Using the lab's Summation of Tests for the Analysis of Risk (STAR) framework, 33 helmets were given a star rating from 0 to 5, with the latter being the top performing products.Helmet Lab Releases Its First Ratings for Youth Hockey Helmets
December 18, 2025
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The latest ratings from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab aim to help young people select the best headgear for hat tricks. On Dec. 16, the lab released its first-ever ratings for youth hockey helmets. Using the lab's Summation of Tests for the Analysis of Risk (STAR) framework, 33 helmets were given a star rating from 0 to 5, with the latter being the top performing products.
