Ice hockey-Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson dies after freak accident
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Mar 25, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Adam Johnson (47) plays the puck against New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
REUTERS
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 club said on Sunday.
Johnson, 29, received emergency treatment following an accident during the game in Sheffield, England.
"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 club said. REUTERS
