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Originally posted by John Schaefferkoetter
Could you tell me if a plastic hockey mask would be legal or would it need to be padded in some way? A team is trying to protect a players mouth.
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I've got to believe that if a coach wants his/her player to be eligible while wearing this protective gear, he/she should contact their State Association and get a ruling on it "in writing". That letter should be carried in the first aid box, or something similar, for the coach to show officials (prior to the start of the game) that it is "authorized" to be worn by that specific individual. This gets rid of all the inconsistencies that could occur in enforcement.