All proceeds will be distributed to two non-profit organizations in Canada, the Canadian Spinal Research Organization and in the USA, the American Spinal Research Organization. This is especially true in sports which involve physical contact, like hockey. Whenever physical contact is involved, there is always the potential for serious injuries. When serious injuries occur, they can inflict tremendous hardship on injured parties and their families, often for a lifetime. In addition, serious injuries also involve the threat of lawsuits where people and organizations are sued for negligence.
Ice hockey is a sport enjoyed by many young people.
The occurrence of injury can offset what may otherwise be a positive experience. A high proportion of injuries in hockey appear to result from intentional body contact or the practice of checking. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting checking in hockey players 15 years of age and younger as a means to reduce injuries. Strategies such as the fair play concept can also help decrease injuries that result from penalties or unnecessary contact. Dr. Tom Pashby has been keeping track of sports-related eye injuries since 1972.