American Adam Johnsonbefore Nottingham Panthers died after suffering serious cut on neck by skate while playing Challenge Cup A British hockey match will take place on Saturday, the site reports this Sunday BBC.
Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a horrific accident while playing in Sheffield last night. pic.twitter.com/lhSOkDu03Q
— Nottingham Panthers (@PanthersIHC) October 29, 2023
Match against Sheffield Steelers stopped at the 35th minute when 29 year old American received a strong blow to the neck with an opponent’s skate. He was given emergency aid by medics on the ice.
🇬🇧 | A hockey player died after receiving a cut to his neck from a skate.
Adam Johnson, a former NHL player, died in a “freak accident” during an English Elite Hockey League game. He was 29 years old. pic.twitter.com/L1uv6RbYfi
— World Alert (@AlertaMundial2) October 29, 2023
His teammates formed a circle around Johnson immediately after the incident, before the pads were raised and the players returned to the locker room. Later he was transferred to Northern Sheffield General Hospital.
Sønderjyske ishockey support sends thoughts there @PanthersIHC. We are all with you during this difficult time. #AJ47 pic.twitter.com/8VM4731yXA
— Jett Jepsen (@kruhlle) October 29, 2023
Before you come to the UK, Johnson previously played North American National Hockey League (NHL)where he played 13 games for Pittsburgh Penguins.
Emotional scenes as Nottingham Panthers players lay flowers and chat with hundreds of fans who arrived at the Motorpoint Arena to pay tribute to player Adam Johnson, who died last night. #panthers pic.twitter.com/VnRfVEs6LX
— Sarah Hawley (formerly Teal) (@sarahhawleytv) October 29, 2023
He moved to Swedish Hockey League (SHL) for the 2020/21 season before passing Ontario Rhine And Lehigh Valley Phantoms belonging American Hockey League.
We are deeply saddened to learn that former Hibbing star and UMD Bulldog Adam Johnson has passed away after suffering a tragic injury on Saturday night against the Nottingham Panthers. The State of Hockey mourns the loss of Adam, his family and the hockey community. pic.twitter.com/DIsDpZzJ45
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) October 29, 2023
Johnson played in Augsburg Panther German before you sign a contract Nottingham Panthers in August.
Elite Hockey League (EIHL) confirmed that Sunday matches across the UK have been postponed.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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