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!

1.15.2007
Staph Infections Found at Delaware State Police Training Academy
The Delaware State Police Training Academy recently discorverd two incidents of recruits being diagnosed with MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus), a type of staph infection which can occur in otherwise healthy people.
Immediately following confirmation of the cases of MRSA, the staff began taking steps to make sure all 38 police recruits were in a healthy and safe environment. Currently, the recruits who contracted MRSA have been treated and are no longer contagious. Read more online.