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Survey finds Swedish female ice hockey players in favor of body checking
I n 2022, Sweden became the first country in the world to allow body checking in women's ice hockey. Major hockey nations are now following Lund University's research on the consequences of ...
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Hockey player sues opponent over body check she says led to serious injuries in Michigan
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.
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PWHL's Physicality Is How The Players Want To Play The Game
With the PWHL launching its inaugural season, many hockey fans are wondering: What the rules are for body checking in the PWHL ... Scroll to continue... “Open ice hitting is still not allowed.