While there have been no serious injuries documented in underwater ice hockey, the game does pose serious health risks. Medical teams are prepared on the surface to treat apnea divers the minute they surface in case of any serious problem or emergency. Ideally, in case of an emergency, the apnea diver would swim back to the entrance in the ice they came from, or the closest one available. If the diver cannot make it to the surface of the water in time, people equipped with oxygen tanks who supervise the game can make sure they make it above water. The rescue/safety squad from there can give medical attention to the player. Players of Underwater Ice Hockey are expected to understand the risks and know how to act accordingly to the given situation. Although there are expert divers and safety divers available to monitor the sport the entire match. Apnea divers are also drilled on safety procedures to minimize incidents. Since the game is slower in comparison to Underwater Hockey or Ice Hockey, there is a lower risk of puck and hockey stick related injuries. In Underwater Hockey there is a higher risk of breaking fingers due to a fast moving puck because players are lower to the ground and, therefore, physically closer to the puck. Underwater Ice Hockey, however, is played with Ice Hockey sticks and moves at a much slower pace than both games. Given the freezing temperatures, apnea divers of the sport are at high risk for: