A pro hockey player killed on the ice during a game has made very big headlines across the world at this point. We want to give you a warning ahead of time, this is SENSITIVE CONTENT that some people may find to be disturbing.
Adam Johnson was killed during a game on Saturday, October 28th. It was called a “freak accident” in a statement made by the Nottingham Panthers, an English hockey team. He was struck in the throat by another player’s skate. Here’s more from a CNN article concerning the incident.
“In the second period of the team’s Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday, Johnson appeared to suffer a serious neck injury after colliding with a Sheffield player.”
The Panthers play in the Elite Ice Hockey League. All games that were scheduled the following day, Sunday, October 29th, were suspended.
BBC Sport reported that there were roughly 8,000 spectators in attendance during the game where the incident occurred. They were all asked to leave the arena after it occurred. The game was ultimately suspended.
“The National Hockey League family mourns the passing of former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson. Our prayers and deepest condolences go to his family, friends and teammates,” the NHL said in a statement.
Johnson is an American, he was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and actually played in the NHL. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 13 matches over two seasons. He scored four points.
The video of his “freak accident” injury that ultimately took his life is not easy to watch. In fact, we issue another warning to everyone reading this article. This is SENSITIVE CONTENT that some people may find to be disturbing.
This video was posted by 7 News Australia, Viewer Discretion Is Advised!
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We have been following this story on The Andie Summers Show, our thoughts and prayers go out to the team, the community, and Adam Johnson’s family.
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