Should USA Hockey Ban Body Checking in Pee Wees?

After reading USA Hockey's press release recapping its Winter Meetings, something caught my eye: In regard to rule changes, much conversation took place about the proposed modification that would prohibit body checking in games for youth hockey players until they reach the Bantam level (13-14 year-olds). The current rule allows checking in games at the…

Youth Hockey: Surprising Results When Body Checking Eliminated

Hockey still plagued by concussions, despite rule change - Los Angeles Times

Checking account - Vancouver Is Awesome

To body check or not to body check? That's the question circling many youth hockey teams. - Bone & Joint

To body check or not to body check? That's the question circling many youth hockey teams. - Bone & Joint

It's time for Hockey Canada to be checked

Petition · To make body checking legal in women's ice hockey ·

USA Hockey considers banning bodychecking for youth players - The Globe and Mail

USA Hockey bans checking in pee wee games; is it the right move?