Tragedy on ice: former NHL player dies after neck cut by skate
Adam Johnson, aged 29, tragically succumbed to an almost inexplicable accident during the Challenge Cup match that pitted his team, the Nottingham Panthers, against the Sheffield Steelers. Despite receiving immediate medical assistance, the British player lost his life due to a neck laceration inflicted by an opponent’s skate blade during the second half of the match at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. 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. pic.twitter.com/lhSOkDu03Q — The Nottingham Panthers (@PanthersIHC) October 29, 2023 Panthers devastated by Johnson death The organisation issued the following statement: ‘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 Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his...