Source: McGill University http://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/news/?ItemID=22299 McGill expert alert: HockeyOctober 18, 2006 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 david.pearsall@mcgill.ca 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 gordon.bloom@mcgill.ca 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 david.mulder@muhc.mcgill.ca 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 martin.raymond@mcgill.ca 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 peter.smith@mcgill.ca For more information on McGill University Athletics: www.athletics.mcgill.ca Contacts Michael Bourguignon McGill University Relations Office 514-398-8305
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