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 Players and Body Checking May Not Be a Match, Some Say – CNS Maryland

Anticipating Body-Checks May Reduce Youth Ice Hockey Concussion Risk: Study

Minor hockey doesn't have a body checking problem, it has an intimidation problem - what's the solution? - The Hockey News

Hockey Canada votes to ban bodychecking in peewee hockey

Pee Wees

Bodychecking banned by Hockey Nova Scotia at some levels

Hockey Canada votes to ban body checking from peewee hockey - Sports Illustrated

Opinion: Delaying body checking in hockey does not delay the fun

No-Check Hockey League Continues to Grow

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