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

Youth hockey players will be required to wear neck guards after hockey player Adam Johnson died BOSTON - USA Hockey is mandating neck protection guards for all players under the age of 18, a big ...

The English Ice Hockey Association, which governs the sport below the Elite League where Johnson played, reacted to his death by requiring all players in England to wear neck guards beginning in 2024.

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HOCKEY USA Hockey: Neck guards to be worn by all players under 18 as of Aug. 1 By Stephen Whyno Associated Press, Updated January 28, 2024, 6:44 p.m.

The new policy, which has been adopted by the English Ice Hockey Association and International Ice Hockey Federation, extends to 19-year-old boys, girls and other junior-level U.S. players.