The Biomechanics of Ice Hockey: Health and Performance Using Wearable Technology by Stuart A Evans

“…Background: Ice hockey is a dynamic and challenging sport that encompasses forward and backward skating, speed, agility, mobility and coordination. …”
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Proceedings from the Ice Hockey Summit III: Action on Concussion by Aynsley M Smith, Patrick A Alford, Mark Aubry, Brian Benson, Amanda Black, Alison Brooks, Charles Burke, Ryan D’Arcy, David Dodick, Michael Eaves, Chad Eickhoff, Kristen Erredge, Kyle Farrell, Jonathon Finnoff, Douglas D. Fraser, Christopher Giza, Richard M Greenwald, Matthew Hanzel, Blaine Hoshizaki, John Huston, Janelle Jorgenson, Michael Joyner, David Krause, Nicole LaVoi, Matthew Leaf, John Leddy, Jordan Leopold, Kevin Margarucci, Susan Margulies, Jason Mihalik, Thayne Munce, Anna Oeur, Shjon Podein, Cara Prideaux, William O Roberts, Francis Shen, David Soma, Mark Tabrum, Michael B Stuart, Jennifer Wethe, James R Whitehead, Diane Wiese-Bjornstal, Michael J Stuart

“…Objectives The Ice Hockey Summit III provided updated scientific evidence on concussions in hockey to inform these five objectives: (1) describe sport related concussion (SRC) epidemiology, (2) classify prevention strategies, (3) define objective, diagnostic tests, (4) identify treatment and (5) integrate science and clinical care into prioritized action plans and policy. …”
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Aggression, Violence and Injury in Minor League Ice Hockey: Avenues for Prevention of Injury. by Michael D Cusimano, Gabriela Ilie, Sarah J Mullen, Christopher R Pauley, Jennifer R Stulberg, Jane Topolovec-Vranic, Stanley Zhang

“…METHODS:Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 61 minor ice hockey participants, including male and female players, parents, coaches, trainers, managers and a game official. …”
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Updated analysis of changes in locomotor activities across periods in an international ice hockey game by Franck Brocherie, Olivier Girard, Gregoire P. Millet

“…Ten elite male ice hockey players were filmed during an official international game. …”
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Bodychecking rules and concussion in elite hockey. by Laura Donaldson, Mark Asbridge, Michael D Cusimano

“…Athletes participating in contact sports such as ice hockey are exposed to a high risk of suffering a concussion. …”
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Volkmann's Contracture in a Field Hockey Player by Morgan Sawyer

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Sport officials’ use of observational learning by David J. Hancock, Amanda M. Rymal

“…Unfortunately, little is known about how observational learning can be of benefit to sport officials. Thus, the purpose of this study was to take an exploratory approach to learn more about sport officials' use of observation.MethodsParticipants included 206 sport officials (170 male, 35 female, 1 not specified) from 17 sports (mainly ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball). …”
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Factors influencing visor use among players in the National Hockey League (NHL) by Micieli R, Micieli JA

“…Overall, visor use continues to grow in the NHL independently of new legislation, and is more likely in younger players and those of European origin.Keywords: ice hockey, facial protection, professional sports, eye injuries, safety…”
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE WINTER PARALYMPIC GAMES AND SPORTS by Giovanis Vasilios, Margari Eriketti

“…Conclusions : The sports included in the 1st Paralympic Games were the events of Alpine Skiing and one event of Cross Country Skiing, while in the 10th Paralympic Games were included all the disciplines of Alpine skiing and Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Sledge Hockey and Wheelchair Curling.…”
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Relative age effect in junior tennis (male) by Adrián Agricola, Jiří Zháněl, Ondřej Hubáček

“…This fact has been proved by a number of research studies, mainly in ice hockey, soccer, and tennis but also in other sports. …”
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