Watertown Youth Hockey
Neck Guards Recommended
WYH continues to recommend the use of neck guards and cut-resistant undergarments.
Player safety is a top priority, and with the recent tragic passing of professional hockey player Adam Johnson that involved a neck laceration from a skate blade, USA Hockey has received numerous questions about these protective measures. USA Hockey is regularly engaged in research and works with equipment companies to help ensure the safest possible environment for ice hockey.
The USA Hockey Safety and Protective Equipment Committee, under the guidance of Dr. Michael J. Stuart, USA Hockey's chief medical and safety officer, has addressed some of the most common questions/concerns. Please read the article linked here for more information:
Link: USA Hockey Neck Guard Update
