Hockey Canada introduces new junior-level rules in western pilot project
Jul 11, 2024 | 9:11 AM
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CALGARY — Hockey Canada is trying out a series of changes in the western provinces in an attempt to streamline the development of junior players.
That includes mandating that junior A players under the age of 18 must continue to wear full-face protection, in line with the International Ice Hockey Federation.
Players over 18 may now choose to wear half-face protection.
The pilot project also allows Western Hockey League teams to have up to nine 15-year-old players play up to 10 games in a season.
