Safety
USA Hockey Congress Approves Requirement For Neck Laceration Protection Starting August 1
Published By USA Hockey, 01/28/24, 9:30AM MST COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The USA Hockey Congress today approved legislation requiring the use of neck laceration protection for players in all age classifications, other than adults, in games and practices, as well as for on-ice officials under the age of 18, effective August 1, 2024. For…
Read MoreKVHA Requires the Use of Neck Guards for Player Safety
11-1-2023 Email from KVHA Board President, Brian Clement to KVHA Coaches and Managers: In light of the most recent on-ice casualty of Adam Johnson following a cut to his throat by a skate blade, the second in 21 months, I feel a reminder is in order that Kensington Valley Hockey Association mandates neck guards for…
Read MoreUSA Hockey Safe Sport Update for 23|24 Season
June 8, 2023 Dear USA Hockey members and parents, We write to tell you about updates to USA Hockey’s Safe Sport Program for the 2023-24 season. Please take the time to review the information below. We thank you in advance for your time and for your support and dedication to the safety of participants in…
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