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It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasnt until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory — grandfathered in for veterans, of

It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. Broken jaws, smashed noses and concussions haven't led to full face shields or cages in professional men's hockey at any level, either. This week, the death of an American player from a skate blade to the neck during a game in England has reignited the debate over cut-resistant protection and why more players don't wear it.

It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasn't until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory - grandfathered in for veterans, of course. A handful of players still don't wear them.

Samantha Rivera revealed Monday she has received an "influx of hate messages," which appear to include death threats, after going viral for stiff-arming an overzealous fan during her coverage of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.

A new report conflicts an earlier one that stated an expansion announcement was coming soon.

An Associated Press reporter said the NBA might announce expansion plans for Seattle and Las Vegas. Here is how it would impact the Atlanta Hawks.