Washington Capitals Star Shares His Reason For Wearing Neck Protection
The tragic loss of former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson has sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world. This heart-wrenching incident has left a profound impact, and it's reaching the highest levels of the sport.
Notably, Washington Capitals star forward T.J. Oshie recently made a significant choice that reflects the impact of Johnson's passing. Oshie was seen wearing a neck guard during warmups and continued to wear it throughout the game against the New York Islanders.
Oshie explained that this decision was motivated by his desire to protect his young children.
"It's actually really comfortable," Oshie noted. "You can make your own choices. I made my choice for my kids. I want to stick around for them."
Oshie, who also happens to be the founder of the company that manufactures his neck guard, emphasized that the product is available to other NHL players. He, however, believes that the decision to use protective equipment should ultimately be a personal choice for the "grown men" in the league, especially since the NHL has not yet mandated such gear.
In a surprising turn, Oshie shared that after his first shift with the neck guard, he quickly stopped noticing he was wearing it, emphasizing the importance of player comfort and choice.
Source: Hockeyfeed
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