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The man involved in the death of hockey player Adam Johnson has spoken out about the incident for the first time via a crowdfunding request for help with his legal fees. Matt Petgrave — a former ...
Police are investigating the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died on Saturday after a “freak accident” while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in England.
Mr Johnson died after he was hit in the neck by a skate as he played for Nottingham Panthers at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
Adam Robert Johnson [1] (June 22, 1994 – October 28, 2023) was an American professional ice hockey forward. He played 13 games in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons. He also played in Europe with the Malmö Redhawks, Augsburger Panther, and Nottingham Panthers. [2]
With 6:16 remaining in the second period of a professional hockey game in England, Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers slipped past the blue line and toward the Sheffield net.
Petgrave's first full season as a professional hockey player was during 2017–18 when he played for the Brampton Beast of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). [7] Petgrave developed a reputation for his effective defensive play and adept skating ability. [7] He represented the North Division in the ECHL All-Star game on January 15, 2018.
Age Player Nationality Date of death Cause of death Notes 40: Terry Sawchuk Canada May 31, 1970: injuries suffered in an off-ice shoving incident: Played 21 seasons and 972 games in the National Hockey League from 1949 to 1970; 14 of those seasons played with the Detroit Red Wings who retired his number 1; set numerous NHL goalie records and won numerous NHL awards; considered by many to be ...
The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate cut to the neck during a game in England has led to plenty of talk about how to prevent such injuries, including a new mandate for ...