Adam Johnson, 29, is being remembered as an outstanding player and incredible person after receiving the fatal injury in a game for the Nottingham Panthers.
American ice hockey forward Adam Johnson has died during a game after his neck was cut by a skate blade in England.Johnson's former teams paid tribute to the player on social mediaThe 29-year-old was playing for the Nottingham Panthers when he suffered a skate cut.
"The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam's family, his partner and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. "Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him"Johnson joined the Panthers in August this year having previously played in Germany and Sweden as well as in the US.Originally from Minnesota, he appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019 and 2020 and played a season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks.
As a consequence, team doctors are trained in trauma care and are required to be seated behind the team bench at every NHL game.
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