As hockey enthusiasts young and old lace up their skates for another season, parents and players face questions ranging from how to stay safe on the ice to how to choose the right hockey stick.

The following McGill University experts are available for hockey-related stories:

Dr. David Pearsall
Associate professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Expertise: Safety and performance of protective equipment, comfort and design of ice skates, performance of hockey sticks
514-398-0484, ext. 09976
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Dr. Gordon Bloom
Associate professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Expertise: Sport psychology, violence and aggression in youth hockey, coaching, leadership, motivation, team building
514-398-4184, ext. 0516
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Dr. David Mulder
Chief, Thoracic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre
Physician, Montreal Canadiens hockey team
Expertise: Thoracic, airway and other hockey-related injuries
514-935-4888
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Martin Raymond
Men's hockey coach, Department of Athletics
Expertise: Coaching team and individual hockey skills, techniques and strategies (men's hockey)
514-398-7006
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Peter Smith
Women's hockey coach, Department of Athletics
Expertise: Coaching team and individual hockey skills, techniques and strategies (women's hockey)
514-398-7005
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For more information on McGill University Athletics:
www.athletics.mcgill.ca