In 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 tougher ...

Photo: Istock/vencavolrab In 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 ...

In 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 tougher ...

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.

According to the IIHF's chair of officiating Marta Zawadzka, body checking has never been banned in women's hockey at the international level, rather the rule implementation has been more strict.

Body composition and physical performance are critical factors in the success of ice hockey athletes. Recent research has focused on understanding how various physical attributes, such as strength ...

I think it's a long time coming.” With the PWHL launching its inaugural season, many hockey fans are wondering: What the rules are for body checking in the PWHL and what does it mean to the game?