Table 1 Player characteristics
Female players (n = 170) | Male players (n = 190) | |
|---|---|---|
Age Mean (SD) (n = 133) | 22.9 (4.4) | ---a |
Years playing ice hockey | ||
Median (IQR; min/max) | 17 (14–20; 6–30) | 20 (16–24; 9–31) |
Years of playing ice hockey on current level | ||
Median (IQR; min/max) | 3 (1–7.5; 0–19) | 5 (2–9; 0–22) |
Playing position % (n)b | ||
Goaltender | 12.4 (21) | 11.1 (21) |
Defender | 36.1 (61) | 37.9 (72) |
Center | 19.5 (33) | 22.6 (43) |
Forward | 39.1 (66) | 34.7 (66) |
Players reporting injuries during the past season | ||
No injury % (n) | 17.1 (29) | 22.1 (42) |
Non-substantial injury (only) % (n) | 35.3 (60) | 33.7 (64) |
Substantial injury % (n) | 47.6 (81) | 44.2 (84) |