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Several hockey players, including Jake Walman, Claude Giroux, Josh Norris, Wyatt Kaiser, and Yanni Gourde, have been seen wearing neck guards during practice and games. Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has made neck guards mandatory in men's hockey. Wyatt Kaiser becomes the first Blackhawks player to wear a neck guard since the Adam Johnson incident. The players have expressed the need for added protection and are trying out different brands to find the best fit.
Senators' forwards Claude Giroux and Josh Norris opt for neck guards https://t.co/HXSwYzQa3w
Yanni Gourde wearing a neck guard at morning skate, acknowledged he’s still getting used to the material but sees the need for added protection. Up in air if he wears it this evening. #SeaKraken
Zach Whitecloud is back at the Knights morning skate today in a red no-contact jersey. William Carrier is as well after missing Thursday’s game with an illness. https://t.co/nsxy139KF7
Yanni Gourde wearing a neck guard at #SeaKraken morning skate
"It just wasn't worth the risk. I don't even notice it out there. It's a no-brainer." Wyatt Kaiser becomes first #Blackhawks player to wear neck guard since Adam Johnson incident: https://t.co/kF7LfAtQr2
Wyatt Kaiser skating with a neck guard. #Blackhawks https://t.co/sjuBsjqP0a
Wyatt Kaiser appears to be wearing a neck guard at the Blackhawks’ morning skate. https://t.co/WZocGEf2w8
Wyatt Kaiser is wearing a neck guard at morning skate. #Blackhawks https://t.co/tRN0Hua9Wi
Wyatt Kaiser is wearing a neck guard at Blackhawks skate: https://t.co/1bqi0ZugDe
Claude Giroux said he will use the neck guard this evening. Wants to try it out. #Sens
Claude Giroux and Josh Norris trying out neck guards this AM. #Sens
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has made neck guards mandatory in men’s hockey, according to @DarrenDreger: https://t.co/DnDzXomz4b
Jake Walman wore neck guard at practice today and plans to wear one in the future in games he says. Trying different brands out to see what fits best
Looks like Jake Walman is wearing some form of neck guard at practice today