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As we gear up for the hockey postseason with the PWHL playoffs kicking off in May and the NHL playoffs already underway, it’s an ideal time to address safety and well-being issues in the sport.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has captured the hearts of fans across North America, but amid its success is one major concern: the absence of mandated neck guards. Despite strong recommendations for their use, the PWHL has yet to make their usage compulsory.
Today in The Conversation Canada, Claire Biafore from York University argues for the implementation of mandated neck guards in the PWHL.
Biafore explains that, although they are rare, neck injuries pose severe risks for hockey players. While organizations like Hockey Canada, the International Ice Hockey Federation and USA Hockey have all mandated neck guards in various capacities, the PWHL has not.
As the PWHL continues to grow and evolve, Biafore argues that prioritizing player welfare should remain at the forefront of its agenda.
She writes: “By implementing these measures, the PWHL will not only uphold its responsibility to its players, but also set a standard for progress when it comes to safety in professional sport.”
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Ottawa’s Mikyla Grant-Mentis skates the puck up ice as Toronto’s Rebecca Leslie looks on during second period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa on Jan. 23, 2024.
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