Dr. Vyas: There are no set recommendations for adolescent hockey; however, overuse injuries are probably the most common cause of time away from the sport. Most children under 14 should not play more than 3-4 times per week and should take several days off to rest between back-to-back games. Off-ice workouts on rest days are completely acceptable, though. Importantly, children should be encouraged to play other sports in addition to hockey. This would allow them to develop different muscle groups and motor skills as well as avoid burn-out from playing one sport all year round.