The hockey world was shaken as the news of Former NHL player Adam Johnson’s death broke down on October 29. During the Challenge Cup game, Johnson got a serious cut on his neck due to an ice hockey blade. This led the game to stop after the 34th minute and eventually cost the life of the legendary player.
All the fans were asked to vacate the stadium and cited the reason as a “major medical emergency”. Johnson received emergency care at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield and was taken to the local hospital. Despite everyone being on their toes to save him, Johnson died. His team, The Nottingham Panthers released a statement on X account to inform this devasting news.
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
In the post, the Panthers announced the death of their player because of a “Freak accident”. Furthermore, they mentioned that Johnson was not only an outstanding player but also a great teammate, and an incredible person. Additionally, stated that everyone at the club is heartbroken after the tragic passing of hockey player Adam Johnson.
Furthermore, the Elite League postponed all the scheduled games on Sunday as well as the home game against the Glasgow Clan on Tuesday. All the leagues of Hockey across the globe are mourning the death of this 29-year-old player. Johnson was a remarkable player who left an undeniable mark on the sport.
Adam Johnson had a mid-ice collision during the game
October 28, 2023, turned out to be a dark day for the sports world as Adam Johnson suffered from a serious cut on his neck after a mid-ice collision. He was about to skate back to the Panthers’ bench but was stopped by the officials. Johnson’s teammates signaled for help as well as formed a ring around him with screens to likely avoid public attention and photographs being clicked.
Johnson was taken to Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital where he reportedly took his last breath. The demise of the player was announced by the Nottingham Panthers. He signed with the team in the month of August after being with Augsburger Panther in Germany.
Furthermore, Adam Johnson is a former NHL player who played 13 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins during his career. In this, Johnson tallied one goal and four assists before he joined the Swedish Hockey League for the 2020-21 season. Shortly after this, he signed with Ontario Reign and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for the American Hockey League.