News about Vladislav Namestnikov
After American hockey player Adam Johnson was killed in England when his throat was slashed by an opponent's skate blade, four Winnipeg Jets don't wear neck guards at practice
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November 2, 2023
Following the recent tragedy in England, in which American player Adam Johnson was killed after being struck by an opponent's skate blade, four Winnipeg Jets donned neck protectors at Wednesday's practice. Since using the equipment in youth hockey, Vladislav Namestnikov, Cole Perstnikov, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Rasmus Kupari all tried the neck protector, but the players had some familiarity with it.