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Bigger Bodies, Bigger Bruises: How Men’S Collegiate Hockey Player Sizes Affect Injury Rates 1989-2004, Kimberly Deane
Bigger Bodies, Bigger Bruises: How Men’S Collegiate Hockey Player Sizes Affect Injury Rates 1989-2004, Kimberly Deane
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This study looks at men's collegiate hockey player sizes from 1989-2004 and correlates that data with the growth in injury rates seen within the same time period. Results show that player size (in terms of weight) has a statistically significant effect on player injury rates.