Brings together a collection of 20 papers from the foremost experts in the field of ice hockey safety. Updated information related to epidemiological factors, injury treatment modalities, playing facilities, and protective equipment. Covers areas not previously addressed including shoulder injuries, several papers on the behavior aspects of hockey that may lead to injury, some updates on catastrophic injuries on the cervical spine.

Readers will gain an understanding of the causes and mechanisms associated with injury in ice hockey as well as information on injury risk reduction, conditioning and preparation for hockey.