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…

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Bodychecking banned for all peewee players in N.S., some bantam and midget

Peewee Body-Checking Ban: Why Hockey Canada, USA Hockey are Getting it Right

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

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Divided youth hockey community has to do better job teaching — and protecting — its players

USA Hockey encourages kids with NHL dreams to play other sports - ESPN The Magazine - ESPN

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Calgary researcher faces off against concussions in young athletes - Calgary Journal

this is usa hockey - usahockey.com

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