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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Part of learning how to hit is learning how to take a hit.
taking it out of the game at that level and moving it up to a higher level isn't devastating however its something that they should be learning at that pee wee age.
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Evidence is really clear that "learning" makes no difference later on in the kids hockey career. In fact, the only thing early body contact does is increase serious injuries. There is no demonstrable benefit to checking early