Should USA Hockey Ban Body Checking in Pee Wees?

After reading USA Hockey's press release recapping its Winter Meetings, something caught my eye: In regard to rule changes, much conversation took place about the proposed modification that would prohibit body checking in games for youth hockey players until they reach the Bantam level (13-14 year-olds). The current rule allows checking in games at the…

Hockey Canada bans peewee-level body checking

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Hockey Edmonton bans body checking at many levels of Bantam and Midget hockey - Edmonton

Youth Hockey: Surprising Results When Body Checking Eliminated

USA Hockey bans checking in pee wee games; is it the right move?

Body checking knocked out of peewee hockey level - Penticton Western News

Peewee bodychecking a hot button issue

Bruins first-round draft pick John Beecher making his way in college hockey - The Boston Globe

Checking ban for peewee hockey has governing bodies at odds