Johnson's neck was cut by another player's skate during a game Saturday between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers of England's Elite Ice Hockey League. He was 29.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson, 29, in action during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, in 2017. Johnson died after a"freak accident" during a game in England on Saturday, Oct. 28, his club, the Nottingham Panthers said.Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson, 29, in action during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, in 2017. Johnson died after a"freak accident" during a game in England on Saturday, Oct. 28, his club, the Nottingham Panthers said.
"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,""Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him. The Club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him.
He also helped lead the team to a NCAA West Regional win and a National Collegiate Hockey Conference Frozen Faceoff championship, and was selected to the NCHC All-Academic Team twice.in a statement."Adam was loved and admired by his teammates, coaches, and staff. As talented as he was on the ice, he was even a better person. Adam remained connected to the program, and for our time with him we are eternally grateful. Adam, we love you, we will miss you.
"I think just the way he carried himself, just a happy person in general - we're sure going to miss him," Joseph said.
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