Bigger Bodies, Bigger Bruises: How men’s collegiate hockey player sizes affect injury rates 1989-2004

Authors

• Kimberly Deane, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Date Completed

Spring 2012

Abstract

This study looks at men's collegiate hockey player sizes from 1989-2004 and correlates that data with the growth in injury rates seen within the same time period. Results show that player size (in terms of weight) has a statistically significant effect on player injury rates.

First Advisor

Robert Scott Smith

Second Advisor

Stephen Hardy

Third Advisor

Stephen Brunet

College or School

COLA

Department or Program

Classics/Kinesiology

Recommended Citation

Deane, Kimberly, "Bigger Bodies, Bigger Bruises: How men’s collegiate hockey player sizes affect injury rates 1989-2004" (2012). Honors Theses and Capstones. 41.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/41