Youth Hockey - Violence Canadian amateur hockey is taking steps to reduce the level of violence among players on the ice and verbal abuse of officials by players and fans. Among the measures: regional and local branches are putting "stop" patches on players' backs to reduce checking from behind. Noah speaks with Norm Dueck, Manager of Officiating for the Canadian Hockey Association in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, about the initiative.

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Youth Hockey - Violence

January 5, 200012:00 AM ET

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Canadian amateur hockey is taking steps to reduce the level of violence among players on the ice and verbal abuse of officials by players and fans. Among the measures: regional and local branches are putting "stop" patches on players' backs to reduce checking from behind. Noah speaks with Norm Dueck, Manager of Officiating for the Canadian Hockey Association in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, about the initiative.