The NHL world was in shock over the recent, tragic events in England surrounding Adam Johnson's death, and now, it appears hockey in the UK are making major steps towards player safety.
This will come into effect in 2024, and after the tragic event, it's certainly the right move, and one that could catch on around the world, as the EIHA revealed in a statement.
Given how dangerous hockey can be with skates, ice and the physicality of players, extra steps to protection will never be a bad thing, especially for a league reeling after these events.
Whether it catches on in North America is another story entirely, but for junior and minor leagues, it's a move that certainly makes plenty of sense, and it wouldn't be surprising if this move was followed by many leagues around the world.
