Overview
Cut Protection Level
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Certifications
Cut Protection Level
This is the general level of protection against cuts.
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Minimum
Basic protection suitable for competitive play
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Standard
Balanced protection for intense game play. Protects against more severe cuts.
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Maximum
Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay, designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
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N/A
No specific cut-resistance rating provided by the manufacturer.
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A1
Minimal protection; withstands light cuts (200-499 grams of force).
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A2
Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts (500-999 grams of force).
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A3
Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play (1,000-1,499 grams of force).
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A4
Standard protection; defends against significant cuts (1,500-2,199 grams of force).
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A5
Elevated protection for intense play (2,200-2,999 grams of force).
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A6
Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play (3,000-3,999 grams of force).
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A7
Ultra-high protection (4,000-4,999 grams of force).
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A8
Premium protection for all levels of play and ages (5,000-5,999 grams of force).
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A9
Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection (6,000+ grams of force).
Certifications
Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
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USA Hockey
Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
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BNQ
Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
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CE
Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The CCM Tacks Cut Resistant Compression Neck-Wrist Guard L/S Shirt - YTH delivers reliable cut protection and unrestricted performance for young players learning the game. Certified to BNQ, HECC, CE, and UKCA standards, ANSI Level 3 cut-resistant protection in the neck and wrists helps provide safe coverage from skate blade contact while a redesigned neck opening delivers a comfortable fit that's easy to put on.
Performance stretch fabric allows for unrestricted movement, while a ventilated back panel and AER-TEC technology promote airflow to help keep you cool. Polygiene® technology helps prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria for longer-lasting freshness. Finished with anti-cut cuffs and hair-safe Velcro closures that help prevent snagging, the Tacks Cut Resistant Compression Shirt delivers premium protection without sacrificing comfort.
Specifications
| KEY TECHNOLOGIES | |
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| Cut-Resistant Neck Guard and Wrist Protection Strategic cut protection to the neck and wrist areas significantly reduces the risk of direct laceration injuries. Does NOT protect against impacts. | |
| Polygiene Technology Polygiene is a natural product that consists of the main ingredient in sand (Silica). Odor molecules are efficiently captured and permanently eliminated, thus keeping your product fresh, reducing the need to wash, and therefore making it last longer. | |
| AER-TEC Ventilation Strategic mesh ventilation and performance fabric delivers premium moisture-wicking properties to give players elite-level breathability and comfort underneath their gear. |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
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| Material | Body: 86% Polyester / 14% Spandex Mesh: 93% Polyester / 7% Spandex A3 Neck Anti-Cut: 55% UHMPWE / 20% Polyester / 25% Spandex A3 Cuff Anti-Cut: 60% UHMWPE / 30% Polyester / 10% Spandex |
| Design | BNQ & CE Certified Neck Guard ANSI Level 3 Cut Protection - Neck & Wrist Comfortable and Anti-Snag Neck Adjustment Improved Raglan Style Fit Moisture Wicking Fabric Updated Neck Opening Velcro Designed to Avoid Hair Snagging Polygiene Technology Flatlock Seams Aer-Tec Ventilation Silicone Grip on Forearms |
| Graphic | Embroidered CCM Neck Logo |
| Fit | Fitted Arms and Chest, Relaxed Torso |
Sizing Chart
| GENERAL SHIRT SIZING GUIDELINES | |
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| Measure the circumference of your chest roughly 1" below the armpit, and the circumference of your neck using a soft measuring tape, string, or shoelace. Correspond your chest and neck measurements to a shirt size using the table below. |
| Youth - CCM NECK GUARD SHIRT SIZING CHART | ||
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| Shirt Size | Chest | Neck |
| Youth S/M | 25" - 26" | 8.5" - 12.5" |
| Youth L/XL | 26" - 27" | 8.5" - 12.5" |
| HELPFUL ARTICLES | |
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| What is BNQ Certification for Hockey Neck Guards? | |
| How to Size a Hockey Neck Guard | |
| How to Select a Hockey Neck Guard | |
| IW Hockey Learning Center |
