USA Hockey will require neck laceration protection for players under 18 starting Aug. 1

USA Hockey is mandating neck laceration protection for all players under the age of 18, the latest development in the wake of the death of a player in England from a skate to the neck that has reignited the debate over cut-proof gear in the sport. The new rule goes into effect Aug. 1, a timeline…

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