Hockey players are famous for their distinctive jargon, but while researching this phenomenon, linguist and hockey player Andrew Bray realized another interesting pattern in hockey speech: American hockey players adopted aspects of Canadian English pronunciations.
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The science of sled hockey: Team USA partners with CU Boulder physiologists
Members of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team are working with CU researchers on a project that could ultimately improve performance and reduce injury for hockey players with lower-limb amputations or impairments.
Expert says hockey world is experiencing ‘watershed’ moment
Amid allegations of sexual assaults involving players at multiple levels, cover ups and slush fund payouts to victims, a West Virginia University scholar and renowned social science expert on violence in the world of hockey predicts radical changes are ahead…
Sick of sports? Study shows flu deaths rise when pro sports teams move into cities
Given their research indicating public health suffers when a professional sports team makes its home in a new city, West Virginia University economists are asking whether publicly funded subsidies for sports arenas make sense.
Don’t Forget Your Child’s Sports Physical!
David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers the most common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research. How important are sports physicals? (SOT@ :14, TRT :28) What is the difference between a sports physical and…
UOnline and Florida Panthers form partnership to provide internships in sports management and ‘Hockey 101’ educational courses
University of Miami UOnline has signed an agreement with the Florida Panthers to provide students in the Master’s in Sport Administration program with internships, as well as launched a new online Hockey 101 course to educate fans about the game.
Fights in pro hockey don’t deter greater violence, study finds
Allowing fights among players in the National Hockey Leagues does not deter greater violence in the modern game, according to a new study. In fact, teams and players that fight more often are also responsible for a disproportionate number of violent penalties across the league.