{
  "id": 4724797,
  "title": "A healthier way to develop elite male hockey players in Canada",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/a-healthier-way-to-develop-elite-male-hockey-players-in-canada",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-31T22:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-healthier-elite-male-hockey-players.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A McGill University-led study suggests that Canada's elite hockey system could benefit from placing greater emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals. The researchers found that while Canada continues to produce world-class athletes, the win-at-all-costs culture often associated with elite male hockey players can overshadow personal growth of players ages 15 to 17 and may contribute to broader issues within the sport, including unhealthy team environments and recurring off-ice transgressions. The study, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, emphasizes that elite player development should go beyond teaching technical and tactical hockey skills to include fostering leadership, promoting teamwork, character development, and supporting athletes' psychosocial well-being.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}