An ice hockey star has died following a freak accident throughout a match on Saturday, throughout which he’s believed to have taken a blade to his throat.
American skilled Adam Johnson, 29, who performed for the Nottingham Panthers staff within the UK suffered the horrific damage throughout a match in opposition to the Sheffield Steelers at Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday night.
Witnesses reported that Johnson appeared to have been struck within the neck by an ice hockey blade of one other participant. The Daily Mail quotes one witness reporting that Johnson initially tried to skate again to his staff after the conflict however collapsed on the ice, the place he was cared for by medics and different performs. Screens had been erected, and eight,000 followers requested to go away the realm as his remedy continued.
Nottingham Panthers have confirmed the information of the participant’s dying, saying they had been devastated to lose such a proficient participant:
“The Nottingham Panthers are actually devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically handed away following a freak accident on the recreation in Sheffield final night time.
“The Panthers want to ship our ideas and condolences to Adam’s household, his accomplice, and all his mates at this extraordinarily tough time.
“Adam, our quantity 47, was not solely an impressive ice hockey participant, but additionally an amazing team-mate and an unbelievable particular person along with his entire life forward of him.
“Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing.”
Johnson’s mom shared her disappointment on social media, saying: “I lost half my heart today.”
The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) confirmed Sunday’s matches throughout the UK have been postponed “in light of this deeply upsetting news.”
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