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> Steve G. mentions insurance costs as a potential barrier to expanding
> college hockey programs.  Are there any studies of injury rates in
> college hockey versus other sports?  A local orthopedic surgeon who
> specializes in sports medicine is convinced hockey has lower injury
> rates (and less severe injuries) than most other sports, lower even
> than B-ball.  Any evidence to support this (or refute it)?
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