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sports1 year ago

"USA Hockey Mandates Neck Protection for Youth Players Following Tragic Laceration Death"

USA Hockey mandates neck laceration protection for all players under 18, effective Aug. 1, 2024, following the death of a player in England from a skate cut to the neck. The decision comes after the deaths of American Adam Johnson and Connecticut high school player Teddy Balkind from similar incidents. The mandate also includes on-ice officials under 18 and any 19-year-old players at the boys, girls, or junior level, with strong recommendations for adults to wear neck protection. The move aims to improve cut-resistant products and influence the safest possible landscape for the game, while the NHL continues discussions on the issue.

via The Associated Press|
#ice-hockey#neck-protection#safety
sports2 years ago

"TJ Oshie Sets Safety Precedent for Capitals with Neck Protection in Honor of Adam Johnson"

TJ Oshie of the Washington Capitals became the first player on the team to wear neck protection in a game since the tragic death of Adam Johnson. Oshie, who is also the founder of the Warroad brand, wore a cut-resistant turtleneck from his own brand during the game against the New York Islanders. More players have considered adopting neck protection following Johnson's fatal accident, and Oshie has been at the forefront of encouraging others to add cut-resistant equipment to their gear.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|
#adam-johnson#neck-protection#nhl
sports2 years ago

"Penguins Take Action: Mandating Neck and Wrist Guards After Tragic Death"

The Pittsburgh Penguins will mandate neck protection for their AHL and ECHL teams following the death of former player Adam Johnson, who suffered a fatal injury during a game in England's Elite Ice Hockey League. The Penguins' decision comes after the English Ice Hockey Association announced that neck guards and protectors will become mandatory starting in 2024. While the NHL cannot enforce such mandates without approval from the NHL Players' Association, the Penguins are strongly urging their players at the NHL level to wear neck protection as a precautionary measure.

via ESPN|
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