Former NHL player Adam Johnson tragically died this weekend after his neck was slashed by a skate blade during a game on Saturday.
tragically died this weekend after his neck was slashed by a skate blade during a game on Saturday.Johnson was playing in an Elite Ice Hockey League game for the Nottingham Panthers in England when the horrifying moment happened.
South Yorkshire Police said officers were on the scene and are currently investigating"the circumstances surrounding the incident." "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," the team said."Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam's passing."
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