WHL players required to wear neck guards after death of hockey player

The Vancouver Giants hockey team. (Courtesy Vancouver Giants/WHL)

By Charlie Carey, Michael Williams

Posted November 1, 2023 5:33 pm.

Last Updated November 1, 2023 5:40 pm.

The Western Hockey League is announcing that starting Friday, or as soon as the protective equipment is available, all players will be required to wear neck guards.

It comes after the tragic death of 29-year-old Adam Johnson who was killed after a skate sliced his neck during a game in England.

Many voices in the hockey community have been advocating for all hockey leagues to adopt this mandate.

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