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Tributes have been paid to a 29-year-old professional ice hockey player who died after an “accident” during the Challenge Cup match between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night.
Adam Johnson, from Minnesota, USA, died after suffering a catastrophic neck injury during a match at the Sheffield Arena.
Witnesses described the crash as horrific and many fans cried when the match was called off. Johnson’s team, the Nottingham Panthers, confirmed his death on Sunday morning.
In a statement, the team said: “The Nottingham Panthers are very sad to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident during last night’s game in Sheffield.
“The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club, including the players, staff, management and owners, is heartbroken.”
The club described Johnson, “our number 47”, as “not only a great hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with a whole life ahead of him.”
Witnesses described the incident that led to Johnson’s death as a strange confrontation. Guardian reporter Christian Bennett, who was at the game, said: “Two players blindsided each other, just ran into each other.
“The Sheffield player was clearly knocked off his feet and his skate went up and cut [another player’s throat].
I’ve never seen anyone bleed so much. It’s one of the darkest things I’ve ever seen at a sporting event.” Johnson got back up and tried to slide before collapsing after about three steps.
About 8,000 people watched, some of them children. “It was an absolute family atmosphere … everyone was crying,” said Bennett, editor-in-chief of visual journalism at The Guardian.
“They told everyone they were leaving but would stay in their cars for the ambulance to arrive and put screens around him. “When I went to the gym, the kids were screaming uncontrollably because blood was coming from his neck.
It was a really freak accident.” A spokesman for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said they were called to the Sheffield Arena at 8.21pm.
after an incident on the ice. Two ambulances and a paramedic attended the scene and one person was transported to the scene and taken to hospital.
The Elite Hockey League said it was “saddened” by Johnson’s death following the accident. In light of the “deeply shocking” news, all games on Sunday October 29 have been postponed, it said.
“The thoughts and sympathies of everyone associated with the EIHL are with Adam’s family, friends and teammates at this incredibly sad and difficult time. We also ask that everyone please respect the Adam family’s privacy at this time.
“Many of us found Saturday’s events very disturbing. Please take care of yourselves and each other.” Glasgow Clan Hockey Club head coach Jason Morgan said:
“I am heartbroken and would like to send our sincere condolences on behalf of Glasgow Clan Hockey Club. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Johnson’s family and friends at this time.
“The Nottingham organization needs everyone’s support as they come to terms with this tragic accident as the British hockey family mourns together as another tragedy strikes.
It is a sad day for the sport as we mourn our own.” Other teams in the league also offered condolences on Twitter, now known as X. Manchester Storm Hockey Club said:
“Our thoughts, prayers and full support are with the Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers following yesterday’s accident. This is a deeply tragic accident and beyond words – but all of Manchester Storm offer our love and support.” Leeds Knights said:
“On reading the devastating news about Adam Johnson, we join the rest of the hockey community in extending our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and everyone involved last night, RIP Adam.
Johnson signed with the Panthers in August after a career that included stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Malmö Redhawks of Sweden and Augsburger Panthers of Germany.
Notts County Football Club said: “We are saddened to hear this tragic news and send our love and thoughts to Adam’s family, the Panthers and all those affected.”
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