Hockey Quebec has banned the use of smelling salts, at least until the end of the season, after two minor league coaches were found to have given the ammonia-based inhalants to players aged 10 and ...

The agency said the products -- also known as ammonia inhalants -- are unapproved drugs and would need to be approved as any ...

The governing body published a directive Tuesday stating the ammonia-based inhalants are no longer allowed during games, practices and organized activities. Hockey Quebec confirmed in an email ...