Elite Ice Hockey League

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First report 3 Nov 2023•Latest report 3 Nov 2023

Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Reports naming this recipient by issue year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Reports
1

Naming this recipient

Published responses
100%

Found for named reports

Concerns addressed
1

Across all linked responses

Stated actions
2

Described in responses

Concerns and recipient responses

Statements from Elite Ice Hockey League linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. South Yorkshire (Western)

    AI-generated summary

    Adam Robert Johnson · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Adam Johnson, a professional ice hockey player, sustained an incised neck wound caused by another player's skate during a game on 28 October 2023 and later died in hospital from his injury. The report raised concern that future deaths may occur because neck guards or protectors are recommended but not required for players over 18.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Elite Ice Hockey League; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Lack of a requirement for adult ice hockey players to wear neck protection

    Wider context from the report

    “The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) recommends that neck guards or protectors be worn, but there is no requirement for ice hockey players over the age of 18 to wear equipment designed to protect the neck. In due course the inquest will consider whether the use of a neck guard or protector could have prevented Mr Johnson's death. At this stage in my investigation however, I am sufficiently concerned that deaths may occur in the future if neck guards or protectors are not worn. ”
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    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Mandate neckguard use for all EIHL players in training, pre-game activities and games from 1 January 2024.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “14. It being noted that nearly all players in the EIHL have used neck protection since 28 October 2023, it has now been resolved as follows:”

    Source location

    Response from Elite Ice Hockey League
    Page 4 · response
    Published 6 November 2023

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Implement a temporary rule change sanctioning non-compliance with the neckguard requirement pending the full IIHF rule change.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “(ii) A temporary rule change has been put in place to sanction non-compliance pending the provision of the full rule change from the IIHF.”

    Source location

    Response from Elite Ice Hockey League
    Page 4 · response
    Published 6 November 2023

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Data last updated 7 September 2026