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BREAKING: Major Junior League Officially Mandates Neck Guards After Adam Johnson's Horrific Incident


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Tyler Ball
November 1, 2023  (6:43 PM)
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Today one of the major junior leagues in Canada made a massive announcement mandating neck guards.

Major Junior League Mandates Neck Guards

Today, the Western Hockey League (WHL) announced they are mandating all players use neck guards.
The WHL announced today the adoption of mandatory neck guard protection for all players, effective Friday, November 3.
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The change will begin on Friday for all WHL teams.
WHL has announced neck guards will become mandatory following the death of EIHL player Adam Johnson. This will come into effect Friday for all clubs, or as soon as teams can get the equipment into their facilities.

The WHL announced today the adoption of mandatory neck guard protection for all players, effective Friday, November 3.

The WHL is the latest league to add a mandate on neck guards. Many other leagues are expected to follow in the coming weeks and months. The NHL will likely be the last to make the change this summer after the current season ends.
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BREAKING: Major Junior League Officially Mandates Neck Guards After Adam Johnson's Horrific Incident

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