A junior hockey team on Vancouver Island is making changes to ensure player safety following a tragic incident. The Saanich Predators of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League have announced that all players will now be required to wear neck guards during games. This decision comes after the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson, who suffered a fatal injury when his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game in England. The team’s owners will provide the protective equipment for every player before their next game. The police investigation into Johnson’s death is ongoing, and it is expected to take some time. The tragic incident has sparked calls for mandatory neck protection in hockey at all levels. Four-time Olympic gold medallist Hayley Wickenheiser has urged for the implementation of this safety measure. The Saanich Predators’ decision to require neck guards is seen as a step towards prioritizing player safety and preventing similar accidents in the future.
Hockey Team Makes Safety Changes After Tragic Incident
