“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.
“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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