General Safety
| Symposium on Safety in Ice Hockey
Title: Fifth International Symposium on Safety in Ice Hockey About the Event
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| Dr. Alan Ashare Named President Of HECC
USA Hockey announced that Dr. Alan B. Ashare has been named president and chief executive officer of the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC), effective immediately. One of the nations foremost experts in the prevention of spinal cord and other sports-related injuries, Dr. Ashare has made precious contributions to the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program on and off the ice.
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| Zero Tolerance Policy Poster
The USA Hockey Zero Tolerance Policy was put in place to curb disruptive behavior which may interfere with other spectators or participants of a game.
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 | Safety On The Ice Ice hockey participation in the United States continues to increase with the expansion of youth, high school and junior programs. Opportunities for girls and women grow every year. Ice Hockey requires speed, power, and teamwork. The unique nature of the game of hockey results in specific injury patterns, some of which can be avoided. |