August 27, 2024Annals of MedicineOpen Access

Safe2Play in youth ice hockey: injury profile and risk factors in a 5-year Canadian longitudinal cohort study

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Game-related injuries were found to occur frequently among youth ice hockey players, often leading to significant time-loss.
The study revealed risk factors like bodychecking policy and player sex contributed to injury rates, impacting overall safety.
Conducted as a longitudinal cohort study over five years, the analysis assessed both game-related and practice-related injuries.
Findings highlight the need for improved safety measures in youth ice hockey, addressing the importance of identified risk factors.

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Longitudinal cohort study examines injury rates in youth ice hockey, indicating significant risk factors to address.

Eliason et al. (2024) studied this question.

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