USA Hockey Magazine published a great article about MRSA infections and hockey players.

"Bacteria can lurk on the equipment, which allows a means for infection to spread quickly among teammates, opponents and through an entire athletic program."

Read the entire story online to learn about the dangers of stinky equipment!

10.28.2006
Boston Celtics Players Contract MRSA
The Boston Globe recently reported that the Boston Celtics "organization has sustained a small bacterial infection issue" and were "aggressively undertaking steps to test each of our basketball staff members and players." The bacterial infection is Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, commonly known as MRSA and is becoming common among athletes. The team was trained on how to prevent MRSA and what symptoms to look for.