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…

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Should USA Hockey Ban Body Checking in Pee Wees?