The Panthers described the incident as a “freak accident” when the club confirmed his death on Sunday.
Tributes have been paid outside the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham following the death of Panthers player Adam Johnson
The Panthers described the incident as a “freak accident” when the club confirmed his death on Sunday, and police are investigating.The English Ice Hockey Association is the sport’s governing body in England and Wales, with almost 400 teams at junior and senior level below the Elite League, who are yet to comment on whether or not they will make neck guards mandatory.
“All protective equipment must be worn without alterations and as directed by the manufacturers’ specification.” Meanwhile, the player’s fiancée Ryan Wolfe paid tribute on Instagram, saying: “My sweet angel, I’ll miss you forever and love you always.”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.Steelers fan Gary Hibbert was at the game and said: “I have come to pay my respects. It is heart-breaking.
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