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Uncovering Factors Associated With Lower Extremity Injury Rates in Youth Ice Hockey Players

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Prospective cohort study examines lower extremity injury rates in youth ice hockey, suggesting injury risks linked to body-checking and sex.

The rate of game-related lower extremity injuries was highest for Under-18 players at 1.01 injuries per 1000 game-hours, followed by younger groups.
Significant factors for increased game-related injuries include playing in a body-checking league, being female, and having a previous injury within 12 months.
Observational analysis over five seasons used validated injury surveillance methods to identify injury incidence across three age groups.
Findings highlight the need for strategies to manage body-checking policies to potentially reduce injury rates.

Eliason et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Prospective cohort study examines lower extremity injury rates in youth ice hockey, suggesting injury risks linked to body-checking and sex.