Maple Leafs' Tyler Bertuzzi the First NHL Player to Use Neck Guard After Adam Johnson's Shocking Death
Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates with teammates on the bench.Photo:Justin Berl/Getty Images Justin Berl/Getty Images After NHL player Adam Johnson’stragic deathlast month, members of the hockey community suggested the addition of cut-resistant neck guards to player uniforms. Now, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bertuzzi has become the first NHL player to compete in the added safety gear since the shocking tragedy on Oct 28. The Panthers and Steelers play for England’s Elite Ice Hockey League, but the tragedy sparked worldwide discourse concerning players' safety....