USA Hockey Congress approved legislation requiring the use of neck laceration protection for players in all age classifications, other than adults, in games and practices, as well as for on-ice officials under the age of 18, effective August 1, 2024. For clarity, the requirement includes players in the youth, girls and junior age classifications.

This means that ALL players and officials under the age of 18 will be required to wear a neck guard as of 8/1/2024. 

Failure to wear a neck guard may result in your player not being allowed to participate in on ice activities until they are properly equipped with neck protection.

Please see the following link for more information-