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Ex-NHL professional and players association boss Hiller: ‘Immediately mandatory neck protection would be wrong’

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The death of Adam Johnson affects the entire hockey world; there is mourning here at the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks.

A week ago, former NHL forward Adam Johnson was killed in a terrible accident. The professional, who plays for the Nottingham Panthers in the British Ice Hockey League, had his throat slit by an opponent’s skate. Since then, the question has been asked whether and how such tragedies can be prevented.

The best solution would be a neck protector, as sports doctor Gerry Büsser recommends. And which various players have been carrying with us since this week. Should this neck protection be made mandatory in Switzerland at all?

More about Adam Johnson’s tragic accident
Allegations of fault after accidental death
Hate wave hits opponent of ice hockey professional Johnson († 29)
Model is already sold out
More and more ZSC stars are wearing neck protection after Johnson’s death
Throat slit with a slip
Mother mourns ex-NHL star (†29) after horror accident

Competition director Denis Vaucher (57) told MySports on Friday evening: “We appeal to the personal responsibility of the players, as every player is already free to wear a neck protector to increase their own safety. In our opinion, the introduction of mandatory neck protection is therefore not absolutely necessary. If the club officials or the players’ association prefer a league-wide solution, they can submit a corresponding request at any time.

Jonas Hiller (41) is the chairman of the SIHPU players’ association. And he told MySports: “An immediate requirement for neck protection would be wrong.” Nevertheless, the former NHL and Nati goalie wants to address the important issue and present solutions based on the players’ feedback. How he wants to proceed and what problems there are can be seen in the video. (just now)

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