A first study shows that almost nine out of ten players in the Swedish women's hockey league are in favor of body checking—regardless of their own size. Medical registrar Lahti is a researcher ...

The ACHA rule book says “body checking is not permitted in any area of the ice” in women’s hockey. The Michigan State player was issued a major penalty during the game, records show.

Body composition and physical performance are ... between fitness tests and game performance in elite junior ice hockey players. The research found that specific physical tests, such as the ...

Oilers star Connor McDavid and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers both were hit with three-game suspensions for cross-checking ...