Neck guards – the age-old hockey question of will they, won’t they. The hockey world has long argued about mandating neck guards at the NHL level. Neck guards have been deemed too uncomfortable or too ...

Over the years, the hockey world has made significant strides in player safety – specifically in implementing effective equipment to mitigate serious injuries. One of the more recent examples is the ...

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USA Hockey approved a rule requiring youth hockey players to wear neck protection in practices and games beginning Aug. 1, according to a January statement. This ruling applies to programs in the ...