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[quote:304d8]In 1996, Kevin Stubbington of Windsor Minor Hockey developed the Safety Towards Other Players (STOP) Program in hopes of raising awareness of the dangers of checking from behind in the game of hockey.

Since 1999, over 400,000 patches have been distributed throughout Ontario and to places around North America such as California, Ohio, Newfoundland, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Since McDonald’s involvement with the STOP Program, there have been approximately 300,000 McDonald’s STOP patches distributed jerseys across Ontario.

It is strongly encouraged that all amateur hockey associations adopt this worthwhile program and have all programs at representative, local league and house league involved. The program is relatively low maintenance and sends a message to all participants that the dangerous act of checking-from-behind is not accepted in the game of hockey. The overall values of safety and fair play are also a part of this world-renowned program.[/quote:304d8]

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