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This research aims to evaluate the frequency, trends, and mechanisms of concussions and closed head injuries among male ice hockey players in the US.

Child and Adolescent Athletes at Greatest Risk of Concussions and Closed Head Injuries in Male Ice Hockey: A 20-Year Analysis of National Injury Data

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Descriptive epidemiology study analyzes concussion trends in male ice hockey athletes, highlighting significant risks for children and adolescents.

This research aims to evaluate the frequency, trends, and mechanisms of concussions and closed head injuries among male ice hockey players in the US.
Data collected from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) between January 2004 and December 2023.
Patient demographics, injury mechanism, and disposition recorded for each case.
Injury trends analyzed using linear regression modeling.
Concussions and closed head injuries increased by 290% from 2004 to 2023, with adolescents aged 13-19 being most affected (52.3%).
Head-to-ice contact was the most common mechanism (28.6%), followed by head-to-boards (22.8%) and head-to-player (15.4%).
33.9% of all concussions and closed head injuries were initiated by falls, with a hospitalization rate of 3.4%.

Valdivia et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Descriptive epidemiology study analyzes concussion trends in male ice hockey athletes, highlighting significant risks for children and adolescents.