Should USA Hockey Ban Body Checking in Pee Wees?

After reading USA Hockey's press release recapping its Winter Meetings, something caught my eye: In regard to rule changes, much conversation took place about the proposed modification that would prohibit body checking in games for youth hockey players until they reach the Bantam level (13-14 year-olds). The current rule allows checking in games at the…

Youth hockey leagues should ban bodychecking until age 18, new study suggests

Youth hockey leagues should ban bodychecking until age 18, new study suggests

Patch Poll: Should Body-Checking Be Allowed In High School Hockey?

Hockey players shouldn't be bodychecking until age 15, U of O review suggests : r/canada

A Renewed Emphasis on Body Checking to Develop Players for the Modern Game

To body check or not to body check? That's the question circling many youth hockey teams. - Bone & Joint

St. Paul Capitals Hockey Association Capitals Community Celebrates Owen Nei Day at the Chuck

Hockey still plagued by concussions, despite rule change - Los Angeles Times

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