The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) responded to a request from whether players should use additional protective equipment in connection with the tragedy of the former hockey player of the NHL club Pittsburgh Penguins. Adam Johnson In Great Britain.
On October 28, during a British championship match, Nottingham forward Adam Johnson received a deep cut on the neck with a skate during a collision with an opponent and lost consciousness from blood loss . The player was quickly taken to the hospital, but doctors were unable to save the 29-year-old hockey player’s life. This caused a chain reaction in the hockey world and North American junior leagues made neck protection mandatory. And forward TJ Oshie entered the Washington game with such defense.
“” sent a request to the KHL: “Is the league considering making neck protection mandatory for players, and how does this apply to the MHL, WHL and the VHL?
— The rules of the game of hockey stipulate that any hockey player under the age of 18, regardless of the competition or tournament in which he participates, must wear neck and throat protection as well as a full-face helmet.
However, the Kontinental Hockey League urges players to take care of their health and reminds that, according to the rules, wearing neck and throat protection is recommended for hockey players of all ages, the service said press release from the league on .
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