16-Year-Old Hockey Player Survives Near-Fatal Skate Blade Collision Thanks to Neck Guard
A narrow escape from a potential tragedy, the importance of wearing neck guards in hockey is emphasized by a recent incident.
Neck Guard Saves the Life of Young Hockey Player
Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) Officiating Program recently highlighted the critical role of neck guards in hockey. They shared an incident involving a young player who narrowly avoided serious injury thanks to wearing a neck guard, which protected him from a skate blade during a game.
"The picture you see here is from a U16AAA game that happened last night in
@HEOhockey. The player was cut by a skate. Luckily he was wearing a neck guard or this could have been much worse. This can happen any night in any rink. Protective equipment matters for everyone."
@HEOhockey. The player was cut by a skate. Luckily he was wearing a neck guard or this could have been much worse. This can happen any night in any rink. Protective equipment matters for everyone."
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"Thanks to the family for allowing us to share this photo. We are thankful that the player will make a complete recovery. Please share so we can stress this important message for all hockey players and officials."
Significance of Neckguards Shine in Hopes of Preventing Another Adam Johnson Incident
The significance of neck guards gained attention following the tragic death of Adam Johnson, a former NHL player, who suffered a fatal skate blade injury while playing in England. Johnson was not wearing a neck guard at the time. His death prompted the EIHL, the league he was playing in, to mandate neck guards for all players, a safety measure that several other leagues have since adopted.
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16 NOVEMBRE | 238 ANSWERS 16-Year-Old Hockey Player Survives Near-Fatal Skate Blade Collision Thanks to Neck Guard Do you think neckguards should be mandatory? | ||
| Yes | 188 | 79 % |
| No | 50 | 21 % |
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