Youth & Hockey

Question 1

What is a CTE?

Answer 1

a neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated brain injury

Question 2

What are some methods that can help us diagnose concussions?

Answer 2

• Genetic testing
• Blood tests
• Apps

Question 3

How many brain injuries were recorded in 2014-2015

Answer 3

2,929

Question 4

How do youth in hockey get concussions?

Answer 4

bodychecking is the primary cause of hockey-related injuries, including concussion

Question 5

What is the best treatment for concussions?

Answer 5

• get plenty of sleep and rest, ensure they stay hydrated and eat healthful food during the first 24 to 48 hours,

Question 6

What is a bodycheck

Answer 6

player uses the shoulder, upper arm and hip and elbow, to knock into the opponent to separate them from the puck, knocking the opponent against the boards or to the ice.

Question 7

Why are concussions often difficult to detect?

Answer 7

-No scanning, tool or blood test with enough supported evidence to accurately detect them

Question 8

What is a subconcussion?

Answer 8

• repeated impacts to the head that may not directly result in signs and symptoms, but may, over the course of seasons or years, affect the brain

Question 9

What are some common symptomsof a concussion?

Answer 9

• headaches, dizziness, nausea, increased anxiety
• feeling like you’re in a fog
• not feeling like yourself

Question 10

How large was the reduction of concussions after eliminating bodychecking in youth levels?

Answer 10

64%
- incidences dropped to 1.12 concussions per 1000 games hours to 2.79 per 1000 game hours prior to rule change

Question 11

How can youth avoid injuries in hockey

Answer 11

• following the rules of the game, which includes zero tolerance for checks from behind and hits to the head
• Practising and developing skills, such as skating with agility and confidence and keeping one’s head up while carrying the puck, is also important
• fostering a respectful environment, which involves everyone from parents, coaches and trainers to players themselves.

Question 12

What are 5 questions parents should ask their childs coach?

Answer 12

• What’s your philosophy around play?
  Is it all about winning? Or ensuring players enjoy themselves?
• What are the penalties for dangerous play?
  If a player hits someone in the head, what will happen to that player? Will the coach be penalized?
• What is your team doing to educate players about concussions?
• What happens if my child has signs or symptoms?
• .Is everyone on the same page?