“It’s another tough day in the hockey world,” was how Winnipeg Jets interim head coach ended his post-game media availability on Saturday evening.
It was on Saturday night that forward Adam Johnson suffered a ‘freak accident’ one-ice while playing for his Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League at Utilita Arena in England.
Skating across the blueline, the 29-year-old came in contact with the skate blade of Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave who had entangled himself with a teammate.
The blade struck Johnson’s neck and he immediately collapsed to the ice, clutching at his gushing wound. He was helped off the ice in panic, before being treated on-site and rushed to hospital.
Unfortunately, he did not pull through, as the team announced his passing later in the night.
“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,” his team wrote in a statement on Sunday.
Sheffield police are investigating video of the on-ice incident based on its severity and resulting death.
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