Youth Hockey Players and Body Checking May Not Be a Match, Some Say

The technique has been found to increase the likelihood of concussions in youth hockey.

Reston Hockey Club Targets Concussion Prevention

The club program benefits from parent injury spotters and local doctors and athletic trainers, who volunteer their time to conduct baseline testing of players’ cognitive function.

Ovechkin’s Rise to Caps All-Time Points Leader

Alexander Ovechkin became the Washington Capitals’ franchise leader in points on Tuesday night against the Calgary flames.

Win-At-All-Costs Mentality: A Sports Culture in Need of Reform?

As concussion awareness grows, some sports leagues are finding ways to improve safety for athletes. Yet a lingering problem remains: The culture behind sports often pressures athletes to ignore injuries and to “tough out” what can be a life-threatening blow.

Scoring a Win with Special Hockey

For kids and young adults with physical or developmental disabilities, participating in sports isn’t easy. But for those who play special hockey, they get a chance to learn some important lessons while remembering the most important lesson of all: having fun.

Old Pucks: Maryland Seniors Get Fit On the Ice Playing Hockey

Find out the surprising way some seniors have chosen to get in shape.