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!

10.28.2008
College Basketball Star Undergoes Partial Amputation Due to MRSA Infection
Kenny George, the nation's tallest college basketball player and a member of the University of North Caroline Asheville Bulldogs, recently underwent a partial amputation of his right foot as the result of a serious staph infection. George was the Big South Conference's defensive player of the year after helping the Bulldogs win a school-record 23 games and reach the NIT last season. To read more, click here.