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 | USA Hockey is committed to making playing the sport of ice hockey as safe as it can possibly be, and is constantly working on ways to make the sport safer. This is a newly-launched section of USAHockey.com, and more information will be available on the site in the coming weeks. Below, you can read about USA Hockey's Safety Outline, and individual categories will be linked to the appropriate material as soon as it becomes available.
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 | Ice hockey participation in the United States continues to increase with the expansion of youth, high school and junior programs. Opportunities for girls and women grow every year. Ice Hockey requires speed, power, and teamwork. The unique nature of the game of hockey results in specific injury patterns, some of which can be avoided. |
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USA Hockey announced that Dr. Alan B. Ashare has been named president and chief executive officer of the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC), effective immediately. One of the nations foremost experts in the prevention of spinal cord and other sports-related injuries, Dr. Ashare has made precious contributions to the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program on and off the ice. |