The Council of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has approved new rules regarding player equipment after the former forward died following an injury suffered during a match. “Pittsburgh” Adam Johnson reported the IIHF website.
The IIHF followed the medical committee’s recommendations and made the use of purpose-built neck cut protection mandatory at all levels of competition. Neck protection for players in the U20 and U18 age categories has already been approved.
The exact date of entry into force of the new regulations for adult teams will depend on the situation of the supply of equipment.
“Until the rule officially comes into effect, the IIHF continues to strongly recommend that all players competing under the auspices of the IIHF wear neck protection,” the statement said.
On October 28, during a British championship match, Nottingham forward Adam Johnson, who previously played for Pittsburgh in the NHL, received a deep cut on his neck with a skate during a collision with an opponent and was lost consciousness due to blood loss. The player was quickly taken to the hospital, but doctors were unable to save the 29-year-old hockey player’s life. North American junior leagues have made neck protection mandatory.
Source : MatchTV
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