An 11-year-old Wyoming boy narrowly escaped death after taking a skate to the neck during a hockey game Sunday.

Joona Koppanen will usually stand out in just about any room he enters. At 6-foot-5, he is a hard fellow to miss. But even in ...

Regardless of NHLPA or CBA negotiations, the New Jersey Devils may be mandated by their general manager to wear neck guards.

NOTE: The following story contains injury photos that could be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised. CASPER, Wyo. — Lauren Lein was in the ...

Neck guards have become a major part of hockey in recent times, and now, wearing one has thankfully saved the life of a young hockey player. In recent times, we've seen some devastating and tragic ...

A new rule implemented this year, requiring neck guards for players aged 18 and under, played a crucial role in saving his life, as a CT scan revealed the cut was just an inch away from his artery.

A Wyoming family is thankful for safety changes made by USA Hockey that required every player to wear a neck guard, following ...

Leafs captain Auston Matthews opens up about the dangerous play that took place during their last game against the Ducks that ...

native Adam Johnson’s death on Oct. 28, 2023, while playing professionally in England, several leagues around the world mandated neck guards. Neck guards are now mandated by USA Hockey ...

Casey Fitzgerald was wearing a cut-resistant neck guard, which is mandated in the AHL, but the skate sliced him above the ...

Various league around the world have mandated neck guards for players, but the NHL has been slow to require the extra protection. Numerous players around the NHL have voluntarily worn neck ...