Rangers Special Assistant to GM Glen Sather, and former Legendary Captain, Mark Messier is part of a group that is trying to combat head injuries in the NHL.

Messier and Cascade Sports have developed the M11 helmet that he is poised will combat head injuries:

The Pro Fit system creates a 360 degree fit- tapering the entire helmet in around the head for a snug, “toque” feel. When your helmet fits right, it is safer on impact and when adjusted properly, a good fit increases the level of protection the helmet offers. From a performance perspective, the M11 ProFit allows a player to fine-tune the fit and adjust it on the fly based on the situation and environment.

Messier talks about The Messier Project and his stance on fighting over at NHL Digest.

After the jump is the Messier fight they mention in the article