<P> The American Hockey League , the top minor league in North America required all players to wear a visor prior to the start of the 2006 -- 07 season . The NHL `` strongly recommends '' the use of visors . The NHL mandated visors in 2013 , with an exception for players having 25 games experience . </P>
<P> The American Hockey League , the top minor league in North America required all players to wear a visor prior to the start of the 2006 -- 07 season . The NHL `` strongly recommends '' the use of visors . The NHL mandated visors in 2013 , with an exception for players having 25 games experience . </P>
when did visors become mandatory in the nhl
when did visors become mandatory in the nhl
2013
2013