Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear | AP News
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B/R Open Ice] A number of AHL Bruins played wearing neck guards on Sunday. This comes after former NHL player Adam Johnson died following a freak accident in an EIHL game. :
Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear | AP News
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International Ice Hockey Federation to mandate neck guards after the death of a player by skate cut - NBC Sports
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