In our efforts to ensure that CMAJ readers working in community settings were represented
on the Readers' Advisory Panel, 1 we overlooked the fact that so many of the physicians we …

trauma and concussions; only 8% of injuries are caused by illegal checks. 1 However,
stricter enforcement of existing rules would not solve the problem, as Angus Juckes and Ian …

Background Bodychecking is a leading cause of injury among minor hockey players. Its
value has been the subject of heated debate since Hockey Canada introduced …

The excellent article by Anthony Marchie and Michael Cusimano 1 highlighted the fact that
even minor concussions are serious injuries. The authors recommend caution in deciding …

There are several problems with the analysis of bodychecking and concussions by Anthony
Marchie and Michael Cusimano. 1 They quote statistics from the popular media alongside …

There are several problems with the analysis of bodychecking and concussions by Anthony
Marchie and Michael Cusimano. 1 They quote statistics from the popular media alongside …

Background: Although high rates of injury occur in youth ice hockey, disagreements exist
about the risks and benefits of permitting bodychecking. We sought to evaluate associations …

In their study, Macpherson and colleagues compared the number of injuries reported in
regions where bodychecking was allowed with those in regions where bodychecking was …

Dr Roberts' suggestion1 of eliminating body checking in all but the highest professional ice
hockey leagues is well-intentioned, but such a change would irreparably damage what is …

Context Ice hockey has one of the highest sport participation and injury rates in youth in
Canada. Body checking is the predominant mechanism of injury in leagues in which it is …