FILE – Pittsburgh Penguins ahead Adam Johnson in motion throughout an NHL hockey recreation in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. American hockey participant Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” throughout a recreation in England on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 his membership stated. The 29-12 months-previous Minnesota native was taking part in for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup recreation towards the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck in the course of the second interval of the sport at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, file)
The 29-12 months-previous Johnson reportedly suffered a slashed neck in the course of the second interval of the Challenge Cup recreation at Sheffield Steelers’ Utilita Arena on Saturday.
An American ice hockey participant has died in a “freak accident” throughout a match for his English membership Nottingham Panthers.
Adam Johnson, 29, reportedly suffered a slashed neck in the course of the second interval of the Challenge Cup recreation at Sheffield Steelers’ Utilita Arena on Saturday.
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“The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night,” the membership introduced on Sunday.
The Panthers thanked “everyone who rushed to support Adam last night in the most testing of circumstances”.
“Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing,” the assertion added.
“Our thoughts are also with the fans and staff of both clubs, especially those who attended or were following the game, who will be devastated following today’s news.
“Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him. The club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him.”
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Minnesota-born Johnson performed for Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League earlier than spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks.
Johnson went on to play in Canada for the Ontario Reign and in Germany for the Augsburger Panther earlier than agreeing to hitch Nottingham for the 2023-24 marketing campaign.
Sunday’s three Elite League video games in Belfast, Fife and Guildford have been postponed following the tragedy.
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
