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The English Ice Hockey Association has announced that starting in 2024, it will be mandatory for players to wear a neck guard during all on-ice activities. This decision comes after the death of former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson, prompting talks between the NHL and NHLPA about implementing mandatory neck guards for players. While the NHL cannot mandate them at the league level, the Penguins are encouraging their players to wear protective equipment in vulnerable areas.
In the wake of Adam Johnson’s death during a game in England this past Saturday, four Pittsburgh Penguins players donned neck protection gear during practice on Thursday. More details from @Real_RobRossi ⤵️
A few Penguins players, including Karlsson, Pettersson, Eller and Graves, are wearing neck guards at today's practice. Mike Sullivan said they couldn't mandate them at the NHL level, but would strongly encourage guys to wear protective equipment in vulnerable areas.
The NHL and the NHLPA are in talks about mandatory neck guards for players after the death of former @penguins forward Adam Johnson last weekend. https://t.co/nshiC4nvC8
The English Ice Hockey Association, the governing body of hockey in England and Wales, says it will be mandatory for its players to wear a neck guard during "all on-ice activities," beginning in 2024: https://t.co/X2gl2x3IOm
The English Ice Hockey Association says it will be mandatory to wear a neck guard during "all on-ice activities" from 2024 onwards.