In-game fatigue influences concussions in National Hockey League players

Sean T. Stevens; Maryse Lassonde; Louis De Beaumont; Julian Paul Keenan

doi:10.1080/15438620701879020

In-game fatigue influences concussions in National Hockey League players

Sean T. Stevens, Maryse Lassonde, Louis De Beaumont, Julian Paul Keenan

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The number of concussions and other head injuries are increasing in the National Hockey League (NHL). The factors that may influence concussion risk in hockey remain largely unknown. In the current study, data on 787 NHL players from the 2001-2002 season were examined. It was found that a player's average ice time per game was a significant predictor of concussion. A player's total ice time for the season was not a significant predictor, however, and there was no significant difference found in the number of games played in the season between those who suffered a concussion and those who did not. These data suggest that in-game fatigue is an important factor when considering concussions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	68-74
Number of pages	7
Journal	Research in Sports Medicine
Volume	16
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15438620701879020
State	Published - 1 Jan 2008

Keywords

Concussions
Head injuries
Ice hockey
In-game fatigue
National Hockey League (NHL)

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