The USA Hockey Congress [January 28, 2024] approved legislation requiring the use of neck laceration protection for players in all age classifications, other than adults, in games and practices, as well as for on-ice officials under the age of 18, effective August 1, 2024. For clarity, the requirement includes players in the youth, girls and junior age classifications.   The rest of the article can be found here.

Neck guards will be mandatory for all QCHA players during practices and games.  This includes House League, Select/Travel teams, High School teams, One Goal/Learn to Play, Clinics, Try Hockey for Free and any other on ice activity.  Please ensure that your player has a neck guard before hitting the ice beginning August 1st, 2024.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Todd Mahoney at President@quadcityhockey.com