Protective equipment in youth ice hockey: are mouthguards and helmet age relevant to concussion risk?
Ash T KolstadPaul H EliasonJean-Michel GalarneauAmanda Marie BlackBrent E HagelCarolyn A EmeryPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2023)
Wearing a mouthguard was associated with a lower concussion rate and odds. Policy mandating use should be considered in youth ice hockey. More research is needed to identify other helmet characteristics (eg, quality, fit) that could lower concussion risk.