A teammate of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has called for an end to the 'hate' directed at the opponent involved in the collision which killed him. Johnson, 29, was playing for Nottingham Panthers when he suffered a cut to the neck in a 'freak accident' against the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday.
A teammate of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has called for an end to the "hate" directed at the opponent involved in the collision which killed him.
South Yorkshire Police say they are investigating the circumstances of Johnson's death, but have urged the public to avoid speculation about what happened. He added: "It's clear to me his actions were unintentional and anyone suggesting otherwise is mistaken. Let's come together and not spread unwarranted hate to someone who needs our support."In a club statement, Nottingham Panthers described him as "an incredible person".
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