SHOULD THE NHL MAKE THEIR PLAYERS WEAR MORE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROTECTIVE GEAR EQUALS SAFETY IN THE NHL The NHL should force their players to wear protective gear. Three reasons why protective gear should be worn are: one, it would prevent physical injuries; two, the players would set a good example for the future generations; three, it would take away from the negative aspects of the game. Protective gear helps a somewhat violent game remain as …showed first 75 words of 751 total…

…showed last 75 words of 751 total…can be a superstar and you can be safe at the same time.He also makes it a habit to show the kids that safety is an important issue when playing hockey and they should not overlook it at all. Bure is on a hot streak.” Sports Illustrated, 19 February 1997: 21-22. 4Off The Record, TSN, Sports Illustrated, 4 March 1991: 33-34. Bibliography Sports Illustrated 19 February 1997 21-22. 4Off The Record, TSN, Sports Illustrated, 4 March 1991: 33-34. Sports Illustrated May 2000 45-46