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The Dangers Associated with Youth Ice Hockey

#AskRobertGabor It’s no secret that Canadians young and old love hockey. In fact, there are over 4.5 million Canadians that participate in the sport in one way or another, and it is easily the most popular sport of its season for children. Its popularity isn’t static either—it’s steadily rising as more girls and young women gain an interest in the sport.  While it’s encouraging to see more Canadian youth getting out of doors and participating in a physically demanding sport, which undoubtedly has health benefits of its own, there are also risks involved. Participation in any type of exercise can ... Read more