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Intercollegiate ice hockey injuries: a three-year analysis
Journal of Athletic Training
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Intercollegiate ice hockey players sustain most injuries during games, primarily from direct impacts. Shoulder and knee contusions are most common, with protective gear reducing head and neck injuries.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Injury Epidemiology
- Ice Hockey Safety
Background:
- Intercollegiate ice hockey involves significant physical demands.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the type, nature, and frequency of injuries in intercollegiate ice hockey.
- To identify high-risk periods and player positions for injuries.
Main Methods:
- Prospective data collection over three seasons (1987-1990).
- Involved seven NCAA Division I ice hockey programs.
- Calculated injury rates per 1000 athlete exposures (AE).
Main Results:
- A total of 280 injuries were reported with an overall rate of 10.22/1000 AE.
- Contest injury rates (14.73/1000 AE) were substantially higher than practice rates (2.52/1000 AE).
- Shoulder and knee injuries were most frequent, with contusions being the most common injury type. Direct impact accounted for 86% of injuries.
Conclusions:
- Injury rates in intercollegiate ice hockey are higher during competition than practice.
- Direct impact and contact with the ice are primary injury mechanisms.
- Required protective equipment may contribute to lower rates of head, face, and neck injuries.