The English Ice Hockey Association has announced that all players must wear neck guards from the start of next year, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Johnson’s former NHL team, are mandating neck ...

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Monday it's mandating neck protection at all levels of its competitions.

Brighton, N.Y. (WHAM) — A new piece of safety gear will soon be required for youth hockey players. This week, USA Hockey has mandated neck protection guards for players under 18.

After Jan. 1, 2024, any player who steps on the ice and is observed not wearing neck protection will be sent off the ice.

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Players in the Western Hockey League will be required to wear neck guard protection effective Friday, the league announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: It will be mandatory for WHL ...

The American Hockey League will require all skaters and on-ice officials to wear approved cut-resistant neck protection, starting in 2024-25.

Death of former Pittsburgh Penguins player sparks conversations around player safety Adam Johnson died during an on-ice incident during a game in England ...

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By Ella Tsotsos, The Hockey News Intern Neck guards are a small piece of hockey equipment that aren’t always widely used, but they’re very effective when it comes to player safety. And neck guards ...