Neck guards – the age-old hockey question of will they, won’t they. The hockey world has long argued about mandating neck guards at the NHL level. Neck guards have been deemed too uncomfortable or too ...

Over the years, the hockey world has made significant strides in player safety – specifically in implementing effective equipment to mitigate serious injuries. One of the more recent examples is the ...

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson has warm memories of Adam Johnson. One in particular stands out. Johnson’s first and only NHL goal. During a 7-4 road win by the Penguins against the ...

The NHL announced that beginning in the 2026–27 season, neck guards will be mandatory for any players entering the league from that season onward. Mandating neck guards in professional ice hockey has ...

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