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NHL Hockey Neck Protection Mandate Currently Not in Affect, But Headed There Soon!

HockeyNeckGuard.com – The majority of hockey leagues around the world has made protective neck guards mandatory, however not in the World’s Best Hockey league, the NHL. Not yet anyway!

The NHL and NHL Players Association have not made hockey neck protection mandatory although it has been a point of discussions as the Players Association and NHL are continuously working constructively to make the players aware of the benefits of protecting themselves. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly commented that they all know the issue is heading in that direction and likely soon, hockey neck guards will be a part of every level of hockey, and players will be safer for it. Read More