Hockey Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic hockey injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz. 1 / 5 To decrease risk of concussion, players should focus on: Leading with their heads Ducking when someone’s coming Heading helmet-first into the boards “Heads-up hockey” The phrase “heads-up hockey” is everywhere, but it takes a lot of reinforcement and focus on it to become part of the culture of play. The phrase “heads-up hockey” is everywhere, but it takes a lot of reinforcement and focus on it to become part of the culture of play. 2 / 5 It’s important for parents to teach players: That rules matter and opponents should be respected To emulate the behavior of the pros That all aggressive play is bad That all aggressive play is good Teaching your kids that rules matter, respect for opponents and to play heads-up hockey cannot be said enough. Teaching your kids that rules matter, respect for opponents and to play heads-up hockey cannot be said enough. 3 / 5 Switch out protective equipment when: It stops being lucky It gets too smelly The padding becomes worn or no longer fits well The next "hot item" comes along When it comes to protective equipment, it’s important to switch it out when the padding becomes worn or it no longer fits well. When it comes to protective equipment, it’s important to switch it out when the padding becomes worn or it no longer fits well. 4 / 5 To decrease the risk of injury, focus on what when buying equipment? Cost and brand Fit and condition Color and material There are two dynamics at play here: fit and condition. You want all equipment to fit the player well; over- or under-sized equipment can mean increased risk of injury. There are two dynamics at play here: fit and condition. You want all equipment to fit the player well; over- or under-sized equipment can mean increased risk of injury. 5 / 5 How many hockey-related injuries are treated in hospitals, urgent care, and doctor's offices in the U.S. each year? 63,000 27,000 16,500 52,500 Over 63,000 hockey-related injuries are treated in hospitals, urgent care, and doctor's offices in the U.S. each year. Your score is Restart quiz Share this on Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Continue Reading View All Results July 25, 2023 Quiz Backpack Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic backpack injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More July 25, 2023 Quiz Baseball Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic baseball injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More July 25, 2023 Quiz Basketball Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic basketball injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More