The National Hockey League (NHL) is discussing ways to better protect players from skate-related neck injuries after the tragic death of a British hockey player.
On April 9th, 2019, British hockey player, Owen Griffiths, died after suffering a skate-related neck injury during a game. The incident occurred when Owen was hit in the head by an opposing player’s skate. He was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately passed away shortly after.
The NHL has been discussing ways to better protect players from these types of injuries. One idea is to require players to wear neck guards that are designed to protect against skate blades. Neck guards have been used in other hockey leagues for years, but the NHL has yet to make them mandatory.
The NHL is also looking into other ways to protect players from skate-related injuries. They are considering changing the rules of the game to reduce the risk of these types of injuries. For example, they may look into making it illegal for players to kick the puck with their skates or to make it a penalty for players to use their skates to hit another player.
The NHL is also looking into ways to improve the quality of the ice surface. They are considering ways to make the ice smoother and less prone to ruts and divots that can cause skates to catch and cause injuries.
The NHL is committed to doing everything they can to protect their players from skate-related injuries and deaths. They are discussing ways to make the game safer and are taking steps to ensure that all players are properly protected while playing.
The death of Owen Griffiths was a tragedy and the NHL is doing their best to ensure that no other player has to suffer a similar fate. They are looking into ways to make the game safer and are taking steps to ensure that all players are properly protected while playing.
