The Canadian Football League (CFL) has introduced new health-and-safety measures for players. Players can now wear Guardian caps during games, and mouthguards will be mandatory. In a similar move, high school ice hockey players will be required to wear neck guards following a tragic incident involving Adam Johnson.
In a landmark ruling by the national federation targeting safety, all high school ice hockey players will now be required to wear a neck laceration protector for the upcoming 2024-25 season. https://t.co/aQkmNOZeK5
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CFL players will have the option of wearing protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games this season but mouthguards will be mandatory. https://t.co/qy9pie4oQC
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