Due to the hard-hitting, physical nature of the game, hockey players put themselves at risk for injury at any moment while playing.
With hockey being a collision sport, risk of injury is high. For players and coaches alike, it is important to be aware of the most common injuries that can happen on the ice.
The MCL is the ligament on the inner part of the knee, which can be stretched after a hit on the outside of the knee.
Hip injuries can occur from contact with other players, falls, or repetitive use. Common injuries include hip flexor strains, hip pointer injuries, and labral tears.
These injuries can occur by over striding or or from a sudden forceful start while skating. Proper stretching and strengthening can help to prevent this injury.
Concussions are the most common suffered by hockey players and can occur when players strike the boards, another player, or the ice with their head.
In terms of the shoulder, acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation is very common. These often occur by being checked into the boards