Hockey 101
Hockey 101 Guide for all parents
USA HOCKEY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Starting August 1st, 2024, USA Hockey will require neck laceration protectors (NLPs), also known as neck guards, for all players and on-ice officials under 18 in games and practices. This includes players in YOUTH, GIRLS, and JUNIOR AGE classifications but not ADULTS. USA Hockey STRONGLY recommends that adult players also wear NLPs.