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Face protectors for use in ice hockey
This is the fifth edition of CSA Z262.2, Face protectors for use in ice hockey . It supersedes the previous edition published in 2009 under the same title and the 1990, 1978, and 1977 editions published under the title Face protectors and visors for ice hockey players. The companion document to this Standard is CSA Z262.1, Ice hockey helmets. This Standard, along with CSA Z262.1, provides requirements for protective equipment for use in ice hockey. This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard. This Standard was prepared by the Subcommittee on Face Protectors for use in Ice Hockey, Ringette, and Lacrosse, under the jurisdiction of the Technical Committee on Equipment and Facilities for Ice Hockey and the Strategic Steering Committee on Community Safety and Well-Being, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.
This Standard specifies performance requirements and test methods for face protectors marketed, sold, and intended for ice hockey.
The intent of this Standard is to reduce the risk of injury to the face and eyes without compromising the form, appeal, or visual demands of the game. This reduction of risk is based on the use of the face protector
Note: Ice hockey is a sport in which hazards are intrinsic to the normal conduct of the game. Participation in ice hockey implies the acceptance of some risk of injury. Use of a face protector meeting the requirements of this Standard will not prevent all injuries
This Standard specifies requirements for the following items as they related to face protectors for use in ice hockey
This Standard covers the following face protectors as intended for use by hockey players, goalies, and certain on-ice functionaries (e.g., referees, coaches).
In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
Most ice hockey injuries occur to the head and face. Such injuries can be reduced with the use of proper fitting and certified head and face protective equipment. It is critical that those participating in the sport of hockey on the ice are protected with equipment designed for that activity. The fifth edition of CSA Z262.2
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| Publication Date | April 30, 2026 |
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