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AHL approves mandatory cut-resistant neck protection for all players

A number of Moose players chose to wear neck guards last season after an incident in the NHL created a need.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Today the AHL mandated it for all players and officials.

From the AHL:

American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson announced today that the AHL’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved the mandatory use of cut-resistant neck protection by all of its players and on-ice officials, beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season.

All AHL skaters, referees and linespersons, regardless of age or experience, will be required to wear approved cut-resistant neck protection beginning this fall. Cut-resistant socks and wrist sleeves were previously mandated for AHL players and officials beginning with the 2023-24 season.

David Minuk

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