Playoff hockey is here! Here are 11 gamers who lost their teeth playing the game they love

You’ve never met a sport where losing your teeth is considered a badge of honor. But in hockey it is. Dozens of hockey players have lost their teeth on the field. Some have lost their teeth in fights. Others have lost them to the puck. And don’t forget the players who lost their teeth from the high stick.

Hockey is a fast-paced, physical sport that requires players to be tough, fearless and willing to put their bodies and faces on the line for the sake of the game. One of the most common injuries for hockey players is dental trauma, which can lead to missing or broken teeth. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see players on the ice with smiles on their faces, a testament to how much this sport can take on the body.

Despite the risks, many hockey players continue to play without mouth guards or cages on their helmets to cover their faces (as women do). While tooth loss may be considered a badge of honor for some hockey players, the reality is that it is a serious matter that needs to be taken seriously.

Check out some of the most famous hockey players who have lost teeth!