Neck Guards

• Man arrested in Adam Johnson neck slash hockey death

  Johnson was 29 and died after suffering a slashed neck in during a hockey game in Sheffield, U.K. on Oct. 28. He played 13 games in the NHL.

  World

  Nov 14, 2023
  
• Nova Scotia hockey players weigh in on the use of neck guards

  Hockey players in Nova Scotia are considering wearing neck guards more regularly, following Adam Johnson’s death last weekend that rocked the hockey community.

  Sports

  Nov 3, 2023
  
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• ‘A swift response was needed’: Players and managers weigh in on neck guards in WHL

  Neck guards are being implemented in the WHL after a former NHL player died from a slash across the neck, but supplies likely won't be in by Friday.

  Sports

  Nov 2, 2023
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• WHL announces mandatory neck guard protection following Adam Johnson’s death

  The WHL announced Wednesday that neck protection will be mandatory for all players participating in games and practices as of Friday or as soon as the equipment becomes available.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
• B.C. hockey team mandates neck guards in wake of Adam Johnson’s death

  Adam Johnson was playing with the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) Saturday when he had his neck cut by a skate blade during the second period.

  Sports

  Nov 1, 2023
• NHL should mandate neck guards, minister says after Adam Johnson death

  Canada’s sport minister is calling on the NHL to mandate players wear neck guards in the wake of Adam Johnson’s death in England over the weekend.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2023