Joona Koppanen will usually stand out in just about any room he enters. At 6-foot-5, he is a hard fellow to miss. But even in ...

Neck guards have become a major part of hockey in recent times, and now, wearing one has thankfully saved the life of a young hockey player. In recent times, we've seen some devastating and tragic ...

The former Pittsburgh Penguins player died in a freak accident during a game on Saturday in England Anna Lazarus Caplan is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022.

But while women's hockey has made strides in safety and injury prevention, there is still room for improvement. By mandating neck guards, the PWHL will continue to promote players' health and ...

Regardless of NHLPA or CBA negotiations, the New Jersey Devils may be mandated by their general manager to wear neck guards.