USA Hockey has announced that a new requirement will be going into effect for all youth players to wear neck guards as part of their equipment in the wake of the death of former Penguins player Adam Johnson.
The requirement will go into effect on August 1.
The USA Hockey Congress today approved legislation requiring the use of neck laceration protection.
More information → https://t.co/DvFVCXsvvv pic.twitter.com/euYyOE1nxs— USA Hockey (@usahockey) January 28, 2024“Safety is always at the forefront of our conversations and the action of our Congress today reflected that,” said Mike Trimboli, president of USA Hockey.