SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Concerns over head injuries are prompting parents, coaches and physicians to scrutinize helmet safety, particularly in football. As part of a company-wide investigation by Gannett, the parent owner of this station, Kathleen Shannon looked into how Maine measures up in terms of helmet safety.

Maine high schools, like those in all but two states around the country are bound by equipment regulations set by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Helmets can be no older than ten years and must be re-conditioned and re-certified once every two years if not annually.

BIDDEFORD, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - The South Portland boys hockey team has as many wins in 2013-14 as the previous three seasons combined.  And they've done it with half the players. 

After starting the season with 20 players (two goalieis), the Red Riots are left with only nine players heading into their Western Maine Class 'A' quarterfinal against top-seeded and defending state champs Falmouth.  Six players have been lost due to injury the other three had various reasons for their departures. 

That has resulted in at least doubling each players work load during a game.  Despite the scarce numbers, they have a winning record at 12-7, including a premilinary playoff win over Lake Region on Saturday. 

Senior co-captain Christian Guignard feels teams have underestimated them all season long.