BREAKING: Police Are Now Investigating The Death Of Former NHL Player

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Austin Sabourin
October 30, 2023 (3:46 PM)

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South Yorkshire Police in England have officially initiated an investigation into the unfortunate passing of former NHL player Adam Johnson.

"We were alerted to an incident during a Sheffield Steelers versus Nottingham Panthers game at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, where a player suffered serious injuries.

Our officers, along with other emergency services, responded to the scene, and a man in his 20s was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries. Tragically, he was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Our officers are currently on-site conducting inquiries, and our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing," as reported by Sky Sports.

The incident leading to Adam Johnson's passing occurred during a game between his team, the Nottingham Panthers, and the Sheffield Steelers.

Johnson suffered a severe injury when he was struck in the throat by a skate following a collision with former OHL and AHL forward Matt Petgrave.

Tributes for Johnson have poured in from across the hockey world, including his former teams such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Malmo Redhawks, and the Augsburg Panthers.

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