Hockey Canada Makes Another Questionable Decision
A debate has sparked following a recent mandate by a junior hockey league.
New Safety Gear Required for Junior Players
Players in Canada's Junior A Hockey league are now required to wear face shields.
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As reported by CTV:
"'The new players coming into the league, they have to wear face shields,' said Pictou County Crushers defenceman Cam McKenzie, who plays in the Maritime Junior Hockey League.
For this coming season, the rule applies to rookies who are 16 and 17-years-old.
A grandfather clause allows older players, who were already playing Junior A to have a choice to wear half face visors."
For this coming season, the rule applies to rookies who are 16 and 17-years-old.
A grandfather clause allows older players, who were already playing Junior A to have a choice to wear half face visors."
Players accustomed to visors will have until 2025 to transition to the new face shields. The league aims for complete adoption of this safety measure by 2025.
"Player safety is the ultimate goal with this. We have seen it implemented at the Junior B and C levels,» said Hockey Nova Scotia executive director Mike Field. «We have results showing that there are less facial and eye injuries. We are hoping that it does the same in Junior A."
Is the NHL Next in Line?
Is it possible that the NHL will adopt this rule in the near future?
The objective is clear: to protect players from injuries and to potentially avoid a few fights.
Although certain junior leagues in Canada have already banned fighting, the NHL has yet to follow suit. The introduction of face shields could serve as a compromise, reducing the frequency of fights without entirely eliminating them.
Do you believe the NHL should make face shields mandatory for all its players?
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2 SEPTEMBRE | 92 ANSWERS Hockey Canada Makes Another Questionable Decision Do you believe the NHL should make face shields mandatory for all its players? | ||
| Yes | 44 | 47.8 % |
| No | 48 | 52.2 % |
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