Adam Johnson died after being struck by an opponent's skate during a game between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers
Calls have once again been made for 'closure' after a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson once again had his bail extended. It now marks a year since the initial arrest was made following 29-year-old Johnson's death while playing a game against Sheffield Steelers.
Dr Victoria Silverwood is an academic and criminology lecturer at Swansea University who has researched violence in ice hockey for 16 years. She is also a fan of fellow Elite League outfit Cardiff Devils. "I hope it doesn't carry on. People need closure but I think players want to know that the legal system is clear on what's acceptable and what isn't."
She added: "I don't think the game will ever be the same, in this country particularly, and you can see that with how it played out. I feel like in the past year there certainly has been more awareness of responsibility of protecting people."
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