EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck in a game in England is leading to further discussions about cut-resistant protection in the NHL and other leagues. Commissioner Gary Bettman and Players’ Association executive director Marty Walsh touched based Sunday in the immediate […]
The American Hockey League and ECHL affiliates of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the organization Adam Johnson once played for, are mandating neck guards for players.
The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck in a game in England is leading to further discussions about cut-resistant protection in the NHL and other leagues. Commissioner Gary Bettman and Players' Association executive director Marty Walsh touched based Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the death to set up further talks between the league and union. "We’re going to explore everything," Walsh said Wednesday.
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Commissioner Gary Bettman and Players’ Association executive director Marty Walsh touched based Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the death of former Penguins player Adam Johnson.