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Sep 25, 2025
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Is Titan BattleGear HECC Certified? Yes.

Titan BattleGear is the first major hockey brand to bring HECC-certified cut-resistant neck guards to market. Our products have passed rigorous third-party testing and now carry the official HECC mark, giving players and parents confidence that Titan meets the highest U.S. safety standard for neck protection.

Regulations Safety

Jul 27, 2025
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Titan BattleGear’s safety approvals & certifications

Titan BattleGear is cleared for use in the NHL, USA Hockey, and international leagues. This page covers where our neck guards are approved for play.

Regulations Safety

Jul 24, 2025
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Titan BattleGear cleared for NHL use

Titan BattleGear is officially cleared for NHL use – bringing elite-level cut resistance and full-coverage neck protection to the highest level of hockey.

Regulations Safety

Jul 21, 2025
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Everything you need to know about BNQ certification for hockey neck guards

Think BNQ certification is enough? Here’s the ultimate guide every hockey parent needs to understand what it really takes to protect your player’s neck.

Regulations Safety Teams

Feb 20, 2025
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How to convince your hockey team to upgrade their safety standards

Hockey is one of the fastest, hardest-hitting sports on the planet. It’s also one of the most dangerous. Players rip across the ice at over 20 mph, wearing razor-sharp skate blades that can slice through skin, muscle, and even arteries in...

Regulations Safety

Sep 16, 2024
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What Percentage of NHL Players Wear Neck Guards?

After a near-fatal skate blade injury to his son, New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald is pushing for neck guard mandates – and considering making them mandatory for his team. With fewer than 10% of NHL players wearing neck protection today, this article explores why change is coming, and why now.

Injuries Lacerations Regulations Technology

Jul 10, 2024
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Titan Battlegear’s A9 Technology Leads the Industry

Top 5 Highlights Studies show that 27% of hockey-related injuries involve neck lacerations, emphasizing the need for superior protection. Independent research highlights that 19.1% of face/neck injuries and 14% of wrist/hand/finger injuries occur in hockey, areas where Titan Battlegear excels...

Hockey Regulations

Jun 17, 2024
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USA Hockey Neck Laceration Protection - Requirements & FAQ

The USA Hockey Congress today approved legislation requiring the use of neck laceration protection for players in all age classifications, other than adults, in games and practices, as well as for on-ice officials under the age of 18, effective August 1, 2024.

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Jun 17, 2024
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The importance of neck protection in hockey

In the fast-paced, physical sport of hockey, player safety is paramount. One crucial yet often overlooked area is neck protection. This article explores the importance of neck protection, the types of injuries it can prevent, and the new USA Hockey...

Hockey Regulations

Apr 22, 2024
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Titan Battlegear's Commitment to Manufacturing in the Americas Over Chinese Cost Cutting

At Titan Battlegear, we have taken a bold stand to produce locally in the Americas, prioritizing what truly matters: delivering the safest, most reliable products on the market. We are proud to differentiate ourselves from both mass market brands and premium competitors who have chosen the path of Chinese production.

Hockey Regulations

Apr 18, 2024
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The Importance of Cut-Resistant Hockey Gear in Preventing Injuries

USA hockey recently announced a mandate, effective Aug 1, 2024, that all players will be required to wear a cut-resistant neck guard. They have not incorporated the need for wrist protection as of this article being written, however the statistics behind injuries to the wrist should be considered when choosing protective equipment, as 27% of all hockey related injuries are lacerations, with the head, neck, and wrist as the top areas of occurrence.

Hockey Regulations

Feb 07, 2024
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USA Hockey Mandate - Effective Aug 1, 2024

USA Hockey will require the use of neck laceration protection on August 1, 2024, for players in all age classifications, except adults, in games and practices – as well as for on-ice officials under the age of 18.