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Copp used his head when concussion symptoms reappeared

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Andrew Copp was initially diagnosed with the third concussion of his hockey career after taking a big hit from Minnesota's J.T. Brown on Nov. 23. (Hannah Foslien / Associated Press files)

Andrew Copp admits the temptation was there, to simply stay quiet when the headaches came back shortly after he thought he'd recovered from his latest concussion. He certainly wouldn't be the first professional athlete to do so.

But the Winnipeg Jets forward has become well-versed in the field of head trauma in recent years and said he's learned that honesty truly is the best policy when it comes to his health and long-term future beyond the game he loves.