Tragic Death of Ice Hockey Player Adam Johnson in Sheffield Match

The ice hockey match between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers was abandoned after Adam Johnson's injury.Officials declared a medical emergency at Sheffield's Utilita Arena on Saturday night when the Challenge Cup tie was stopped in the second period.Johnson, 29, was rushed to hospital after receiving emergency treatment on the ice as other players formed a ring around him.Protective screens were raised around Johnson as the 8,000-strong crowd left the arena.

"Johnson was later confirmed to have died.His mother Kari said: "I lost half of my heart tonight." Nottingham Panthers said on Sunday morning: "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."'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.

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Tragic Death of Ice Hockey Player Adam JohnsonThe ice hockey match between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers was abandoned after Adam Johnson's injury. Johnson, 29, was rushed to hospital after receiving emergency treatment on the ice as other players formed a ring around him. Protective screens were raised around Johnson as the 8,000-strong crowd left the arena. Witnesses said that his throat was cut by a skate. Johnson was later confirmed to have died.
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