Hockey Injury Report

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Hockey Injury Reports

Due to the hard-hitting, physical nature of the game, hockey players put themselves at risk for injury at any moment while playing.


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TYPES OF INJURY

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.

Knee-Injury

MCL Injury

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 Injury

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.

Muscle strains

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.

Hockey Concussions

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.

Shoulder Dislocations

Shoulder Dislocation

In terms of the shoulder, acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation is very common. These often occur by being checked into the boards

What About Us

Hockey is a fast-paced, high-contact sport that involves a lot of physicality and skill. As a result, injuries are relatively common in hockey. In hockey, players are at a high risk of suffering injuries due to the high-speed skating, physical contact, and use of sticks. Hockey injury reports are used to track and document injuries that occur during games or practices.Similar to other sports, hockey teams are required to provide injury reports to the league and to the media to provide transparency on player injuries and their status.