Like in any other sports, it is important that you are physically fit when you start playing hockey. You need to be strong, flexible, and have good endurance in order to decrease your risk of injuring yourself. It is important to keep fit in your off-season by exercising at a gym or by participating in activities around your house and in your community. It is also very important that you warm-up before every game.
Beyond being fit and warming up before your games, there are many ways to decrease
your risk of developing an injury while playing hockey. Check out each of the
following links for tips on keeping safe on the ice.
For more information about preventing hockey injuries, check out this link.