Player Escapes Death Thanks To Neck Guard After Another Horrifying Skate Blade Incident
Young Player Saved by Neck Guard in Skate Blade Incident
In an effort to emphasize the importance of wearing neck guards while playing hockey, the Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) Officiating Program shared a photo of a young player who was spared from a potentially catastrophic injury after a skate blade made contact with his neck.
U16 Player's Life Potentially Saved by Neck Guard
The issue of neck guards in hockey has gained a lot of attention following the tragic death of Adam Johnson, who suffered a fatal injury from a skate blade during a game in England.
Johnson, a former NHL player, was not wearing a guard at the time. The EIHL (Elite Ice Hockey League), where Johnson had played, subsequently made neck guards mandatory for all players, and this initiative has been adopted by several other leagues.
As seen on Hockey Patrol - Neck Guard Saves Player's Life After Near-Fatal Collision With Skate Blade
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16 NOVEMBRE | 155 ANSWERS Player Escapes Death Thanks To Neck Guard After Another Horrifying Skate Blade Incident Do you think the NHL will make neck guards mandatory? | ||
| Yes | 108 | 69.7 % |
| No | 47 | 30.3 % |
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