PWHL mandates neck guards for all players this season
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Premier Hockey League (PWHL) has announced that neck guards will be required for all players beginning this season. This decision comes in the wake of increased attention on player safety in hockey, especially following the incident involving American hockey player Adam Johnson. The mandate reflects a growing trend in the sport to enhance protections for athletes. The implementation of this safety measure is expected to impact all PWHL teams and players as they prepare for the season ahead.
- •PWHL enforces neck guard use for players starting this season.
- •The policy follows safety concerns raised after Adam Johnson's injury.
- •All teams in the league must comply with the new rule.
- •The move aims to further protect players on the ice.
- 5:00 PMESPN NHL — PWHL mandates neck guards for all players this season
"The PWHL is mandating neck guards for all players beginning this season, following a trend that has been growing since American hockey player Adam Johnson
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