Neck guard

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A neck guard is a piece of protective equipment worn by ice hockey players and officials. The guard is designed to prevent injury to the neck by pucks, the metal blades on ice skates, and ice hockey sticks. This piece is especially critical to goaltenders, especially ice hockey goaltenders, who are more likely at risk to be injured in this area. It may also be worn by players and officials in other ice sports such as bandy, ringette, and rinkball. Rules regarding neck guards and their use vary by sport, league, level of play, and age.

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