Former professional ice hockey player Nick Rothwell says he expects neck guards to become mandatory in the sport after Johnson's death
Police are investigating the death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson after he was fatally injured in a game against Sheffield Steelers on Saturday. Johnson' neck was cut by a skate during the Challenge Cup fixture and after receiving treatment on the ice the 29-year-old was later pronounced dead in hospital.
'In England, under 18s have to wear them, it's mandatory, and they are not skating anywhere near the speeds of those in elite ice hockey.'I think guys will make a personal choice to wear them as they will want children to follow their lead.'Work will go into making them lighter and stronger, not so heavy to wear, so players will wear them of their own accord.
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