MANDATORY NECK GUARD RULE EFFECTIVE AUG. 1ST
EFFECTIVE AUG. 1ST USA HOCKEY HAS PUT INTO EFFECT THE MANDATORY NECK GUARD RULE. ANYONE THAT STEPS ON THE ICE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE ON ON AT ALL TIMES. IN THE EVENT YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE FOR A GAME, YOU WILL BE SENT OFF THE ICE BY THE REFEREES. THEY WILL BE CRACKING DOWN ON THIS HARD, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED!