About this guide
A youth hockey neck guard has to match the player’s age group and the rulebook used by the league or rink. Cut resistance alone is not the same as a current hockey certification. Check the label on the actual product for the standard your league requires and test coverage with helmet and shoulder pads on. CCM’s listed junior and youth products below carry the certifications stated on their current product pages. Bauer and Warrior are visibly labelled close alternatives because this audit did not locate current direct BNQ or HECC certification evidence for those exact models.
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The picks, in detail
CCM 900 Goalie Neck Guard Junior
CCM lists the 900 Goalie Neck Guard Junior as CE and BNQ certified, with a junior age group and an OSFA size.
- CE certification stated by CCM
- BNQ certification stated by CCM
- Junior goalie collar
- Direct maker certification claim
- Goalie-specific coverage
- For goalies rather than skaters
Why we picked it
Its segmented throat-collar construction is for a goalie equipment setup, and CCM currently displays a US price of $49.99.
CCM FTW Junior Cut Protection Long Sleeve Top
CCM FTW Junior is a long-sleeve cut-protection top priced at $109.99 by Scheels.
- Junior CCM FTW top
- BNQ HECC CE UKCA listed
- A6 neck guard
- A3 wrist protection
- Integrated neck and wrist coverage
- Warmer than a standalone collar
Why we picked it
The retailer lists BNQ, HECC, CE and UKCA certification, an A6 neck guard, and A3 wrist protection.
CCM BNQ Shirt Style Junior Neck Guard
CCM BNQ Shirt Style Junior Neck Guard is a mesh shirt-style junior product listed by Pure Goalie at $60.97.
- Junior shirt-style guard
- CE and BNQ listed
- Mesh ballistic nylon
- Clavicle and sternum coverage
- Current direct retailer price
- Shirt form reduces collar shifting
- Fit neck measurement before purchase
Why we picked it
The retailer states CE and BNQ certification plus clavicle and sternum coverage.
Bauer Bodyguard Collar Youth
Bauer Bodyguard Collar Youth is a current youth collar at $29.99 from Bauer.
- Youth Bauer Bodyguard Collar
- BNQ CE HECC listed
- A5 cut resistance
- Adjustable strap
- Maker lists all three certifications
- Current youth product page
- Collar does not add shirt coverage
Why we picked it
Bauer lists DuPont Kevlar fibers, BNQ CE and HECC certification, A5 cut resistance, and an adjustable strap.
Close alternative: Bauer LS Cut-Resistant Neck Protect Base Layer Youth
Bauer LS Cut-Resistant Neck Protect Base Layer Youth is a current youth long-sleeve base layer at $67.49 from Bauer.
- Youth long-sleeve base layer
- Listed at $67.49 by Bauer
- Neck cut-protection format
- XS through XL sizes
- Direct maker current price
- Integrated base-layer design
- Exact certification not stated on listing
Why we picked it
It is kept as a close alternative because this listing does not state the exact certification marks.
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| CCM 900 Goalie Neck Guard Junior | CCM FTW Junior Cut Protection Long Sleeve Top | CCM BNQ Shirt Style Junior Neck Guard | |
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| Price | $49.99 | $109.99 | $60.97 |
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Buying tips
- Check the current league rule.
- Measure the player’s neck.
- Read the actual certification label.
- Test the guard with other equipment.
- Replace damaged guards.
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