Which Sharks Prospects Aren’t Affected by the New Neckguard Regulations?

With hockey just around the corner, the NHL has officially released the rulebook for the 2026-27 season.

While there weren’t many changes, there was one that will be noticeable right off the bat for fans attending games. Players, both skaters and goaltenders, joining the league will now be required to wear neck protection moving forward.

Section 3, Rule 9.8 of the 2026-27 NHL rulebook states: “Beginning in the 2026-2027 season, players (including goalkeepers) who have zero games of NHL experience must wear cut resistant protection on the neck area with a minimum cut level protections score of A5, in accordance with the ANSI/ISEA…

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