The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate cut to the neck during a game in England has led to plenty of talk about how to prevent laceration injuries on the ice.

USA Hockey’s decision comes after its congress approved the mandate, which also includes on-ice officials under 18 and any 19-year-old players at the boys, girls or junior level, at its annual ...

Surprising Fact What happened to Johnson is not unheard-of in hockey. Last year, a Connecticut prep school player died after being cut on the neck by another player’s skate.

Matthew Petgrave was arrested in the U.K. in 2023 after his ice skate cut Adam Johnson's neck in contentious circumstances during an Elite League game.

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Monday it is making neck guards mandatory for all levels of competition in the tournaments it runs, including the Olympics and men's and women's ...

Sports Teen hockey player suffers giant cut across chest month after Adam Johnson’s fatal slash on ice By David Propper Published Dec. 6, 2023, 10:43 p.m. ET ...

The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate cut to the neck during a game in England has led to plenty of talk about how to prevent such injuries in the fast-paced sport ...