The inquest into the death of ice hockey player, Adam Johnson, has revealed he was identified by his fiancée after he died from a neck wound sustained during a match on Saturday evening. Sheffield Steelers player, Matt Petgrave, had been wearing the skate which cut Johnson’s neck, and South Yorkshire Police are currently investigating footage of the incident. Johnson, who was 29, had been playing for Nottingham Panthers. He was from Minnesota in the United States.
Sheffield Coroner Tanyka Rawden offered her “sincere condolences” to Johnson’s family and friends, and confirmed he had been seriously injured during the match. He was taken to Northern General Hospital where he later died. Rawden adjourned the inquest until January 26, but stressed this would be for a review only.
Flowers, candles and messages have been left outside Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, where the Panthers play, and it is likely that hockey fans, the team, and the wider community will be mourning Johnson’s passing for some time. Sheffield Steelers released a statement expressing their sadness and offered their “thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the tragic passing of Adam Johnson.”
Johnson’s passing is a tragic reminder of the dangers of high-impact sports, especially when it comes to ice hockey, which can be particularly dangerous, with sharp blades and high-speed collisions. It is likely that the issue of safety in ice hockey will come under scrutiny in the wake of this tragedy, with many calling for increased player protection
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