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American Ice hockey forward Adam Johnson has died after an accident during the Nottingham Panthers game with Sheffield Steelers on Saturday, the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) club said on Sunday.
Johnson, 29, received emergency treatment following an accident during the game in Sheffield, England.
Reports say his neck was cut by a skate blade during the incident, although this couldn’t immediately be verified.
The game was stopped in the 35th minute as paramedics treated Johnson, who was later taken to hospital, and fans were asked to leave the building due to a major medical emergency.
The Panthers sent condolences to Johnson’s family, partner and friends, along with the fans and staff of both clubs.
Was Nottingham Panthers Adam Johnson married?
There is no publicly available information to suggest that Adam Johnson was ever married.
He has never been seen wearing a wedding ring, and there is no record of him ever getting married in any public records.
Additionally, none of his family members or friends have ever confirmed that he was married.
However, his brother Ryan Johnson was married a woman called Ebony.
Adam Johnson’s hockey career
Adam Johnson, hailing from Hibbing, Minnesota, had a promising career ahead of him. He played a pivotal role in leading the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs to the 2017 Frozen Four, showcasing his immense talent on the ice.
His dream of playing in the NHL became a reality when he scored his first NHL goal in Oct. 2019, a memorable achievement, especially as it was against his hometown team, the Minnesota Wild, at home in Pittsburgh.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers in the sport, as well as the need for player safety measures to be constantly reviewed and improved.
