By Hockey Canada

CALGARY, Alta. - Hockey Canada has issued a bulletin regarding certification requirements for facial protectors in ice hockey.

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• To: Hockey Canada Directors, Member Presidents/Chairs, Life Patrons, Member Executive Directors/CEOs, Hockey Canada Staff
• From: Connie Klassen, Director, Injury Prevention & Mental Wellness, Hockey Canada
• Subject: Face Protector Tinting

This is an important notice regarding certification requirements for facial protectors in ice hockey.

The use of after-market tints or face protectors with tints are not approved by Bauer, CCM or Warrior. These manufacturers have contacted Hockey Canada to indicate that the utilization of these products voids the CSA certification on their equipment.

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has also confirmed that these products do not have CSA certification.

As per Hockey Canada Playing Rules – Rule 3.6(b):

While on the ice, including pre-game warm-ups, all players, including goaltenders, will wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet, to which a CSA certified facial protector must be securely attached and not altered in any way. Any alteration to a CSA-certified helmet or facial protector automatically destroys the certification.

Subsequently, the utilization of these tinted products would be a violation of Hockey Canada Playing Rules – Rule 3.6(b).

Regards,

Connie Klassen
Director, Injury Prevention & Mental Wellness
Hockey Canada