Player Safety & Health

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

As USA Hockey continues adapting to the coronavirus situation, the safety of participants always remains our top priority. USA Hockey will sanction hockey for the 2020-21 season and medical experts have confirmed that with taking appropriate precautions, it is indeed safe to play hockey today.

Thank you to all players, parents, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers for your continued passion and support for hockey in the United States and we’re all looking forward to returning to more normal times as soon as possible. In the meantime, all updates related to the coronavirus pandemic can be found here.

USA HOCKEY RESOURCES

GENERAL RESOURCES

USA Hockey Will Sanction Hockey For 2020-21 Season

USA Hockey will sanction hockey for the 2020-21 season and medical experts have confirmed that with taking appropriate precautions, it is indeed safe to play hockey today.

Risk Mitigation Guidelines Document

As the traditional hockey season approaches and rinks across the country are opening, USA Hockey released a document with guidelines to help mitigate the risk associated with COVID-19. This document is a supplement to the previously released Returning to the Rinks document.

Commonly Asked Questions For 2020-21 Season

Players, families, coaches, officials and volunteers have submitted their questions regarding the upcoming 2020-21 season. After consulting with experts on the various topics of questions asked – including Dr. Michael Stuart from the Mayo Clinic, USA Hockey’s chief medical and safety officer, on the health and safety front – we’ve answered the most common questions below and provided additional resources.

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