Greg Neeld (born February 25, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.
On December 7, 1973, in an Ontario Hockey Association junior game between Neeld's Toronto Marlboros and the Kitchener Rangers, Neeld was high-sticked in the face by Kitchener's Dave Maloney, resulting in the loss of his left eye.
[1] Neeld became the first player (excluding goaltenders) to wear a facial shield in regular play.
He never played an NHL game, as the Sabres were not able to get around the rule that a player was required to be sighted in both eyes.
However, Neeld appeared in 17 games with the Toronto Toros in the 1975-76 WHA season, registering only one assist.