Protective Headwear in Ice Hockey

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Protective_Headwear_in_Ice_Hockey
GPTKB entity
Statements (40)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Protective Equipment
gptkbp:certification gptkb:HECC
gptkb:CSA
CE
gptkbp:evolvesFrom Leather Helmets
gptkbp:firstMandated 1979 (NHL)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Protective Headwear in Ice Hockey
gptkbp:improves Player Safety
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Cage
gptkb:Visor
Full Face Shield
Hockey Helmet
gptkbp:material Plastic
Foam Padding
Metal (for cages)
gptkbp:mayInclude Chin Strap
Ear Guards
Mouth Guard Attachment
gptkbp:modernDesignIntroduced 1960s
gptkbp:notMandatoryFor NHL Veterans (pre-1979)
gptkbp:purpose Face Protection
Head Protection
gptkbp:reduces gptkb:Concussion
Skull Fracture
Facial Injury
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:National_Hockey_League
gptkb:International_Ice_Hockey_Federation
gptkbp:requires All Youth Players
International Competitions
Most Professional Leagues
Youth Leagues
gptkbp:subjectOf Equipment Innovation
Rule Changes
Safety Research
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Ice_Hockey
gptkbp:wornBy Players
Referees
Goalies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CSA_Z1029
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7