American hockey participant Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ throughout sport in England

NOTTINGHAM, England — American hockey participant Adam Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL video games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has died after a “freak accident” throughout a sport in England on Saturday, his membership mentioned.

The 29-year-old Minnesota native was taking part in for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup sport towards the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck throughout the second interval of the sport at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.

“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 workforce mentioned Sunday morning.

“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. Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing.”

Johnson spent 13 video games over components of the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons taking part in for the Pittsburgh Penguins within the National Hockey League earlier than spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks. He had a objective and three assists for the Penguins.

“The Pittsburgh Penguins join the entire hockey world in mourning the life of Adam Johnson, whose life tragically ended far too soon,” the Penguins mentioned Sunday morning in a press release. “We offer our deepest condolences to Adam’s family and friends, as well as all of Adam’s past and present teammates and coaches. Adam will always be part of the Penguins family.”

Johnson performed school hockey at Minnesota-Duluth, serving to the Bulldogs attain two NCAA tournaments. He scored an extra time game-winner within the 2017 match, sending Minnesota-Duluth to the Frozen Four by beating Boston University.

He additionally performed for 3 American Hockey League golf equipment throughout his profession, was in Germany with the Augsburg Panther in 2022-23, then agreed to affix Nottingham for the 2023-24 marketing campaign.

“Our thoughts are also with the fans and staff of both clubs, especially those who attended or were following the game, who will be devastated following today’s news,” the workforce added.

“The Panthers would like to thank everyone who rushed to support Adam last night in the most testing of circumstances. Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him. The club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him.”