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Ron James and Gavin Crawford play 1988 Nintendo game 'Ice Hockey'

Because video games are better for your brain than concussions

Ron James faces off against Gavin Crawford in 'Ice Hockey'

9 years ago
Duration 1:33
This week, NHL emails were unsealed by a US court revealing conversations about the link between fighting and concussions. Host Gavin Crawford challenges Ron James in a classic 1988 Nintendo game, Ice Hockey, back when concussions were cool.

NHL emails were unsealed this week by an American court, revealing executives' conversations about the link between fighting and concussions. It turns out repeated blows to the head may not be ideal for long-term health.

After Because News host Gavin Crawford quizzed comedian Ron James about the news story, the two took a time-out to play the old Nintendo game, "Ice Hockey" and reminisce about a simpler time when concussions were wildly popular. 

The game in play (Nintendo)

Watch the video above to see who wins.