The Panthers have since retired Johnson's number 47 jersey. The English Ice Hockey Association also moved to require all players to wear protectors.

The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) is making approved neck guards/protectors a mandatory piece ... that stretches from the head to the chest. Malarchuk survived but following the gruesome ...

Shortly after Saturday night's incident, the English Ice Hockey Association mandated neck protectors be worn during games starting Jan. 1 — a mandate that has already been in effect in youth ...