Neck Guards Mandatory at 2026 Winter Olympics: IIHF Rules for Hockey Safety

Описание: Winter Olympics hockey neck guards mandatory IIHF 2026 Milan-Cortina NHL players safety rules
Discover the latest update from the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on mandatory neck guards for hockey players at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
This decision comes after the tragic death of Adam Johnson in 2023, prompting the IIHF to enforce neck laceration protection at all levels, including senior hockey.
While new NHL players will also require neck guards starting next season, existing players are exempt until 2026-27.
NHL players polled 78.45% against the mandate, but it will apply to the men's tournament at the Olympics, the first since 2014.
Learn about the supply challenges and the push for player safety in ice hockey.