ADAM Johnson has died following a "freak accident" that took place during last night's game.
The fixture between his new team the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers had to be abandoned following the horrific collision.
Former NHL star Adam Johnson, 29, suffered a gash to his throat, according to witnesses.
The team said: "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."
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- By Louis Allwood
Adam's mum shares tribute
Adam Johnson's devastated mum has shared a heartbreaking tribute after the ice hockey star died in a freak "throat slash" accident.
Posting on Facebook, his mum Kari said: "I lost half of my heart tonight."
Former NHL star Johnson, 29, suffered a gash to his throat in the freak accident, according to witnesses.
- By Louis Allwood
Yorkshire Ambulance attended the scene last night
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said last night: "We were called at 8:21 this evening to the Sheffield Steelers game at Sheffield arena.
"We attended a male and sent two ambulances and a critical care paramedic, and we sent one patient to hospital."
Eye witnesses says players from both teams formed a ring around Johnson as apparently there was quite a lot of blood.
- By Louis Allwood
Tributes flood in for ice hockey star
Tributes have flooded in for Adam Johnson following the announcement of his death.
One fan said on X: "RIP Adam – my thoughts are with you Nottingham."
A second added: "Absolutely devastating news, thoughts go out to everyone involved with Panthers, Steelers and Adams family."
A third wrote: "The news nobody wanted to hear. Sending our condolences and prayers to you and Adam's family and friends. RIP Adam Johnson."
- By Louis Allwood
All games postponed
The Elite Ice Hockey League have confirmed that all scheduled fixtures for today have been postponed following the tragic news.
In a statement they said: "The Elite Ice Hockey League is heartbroken to confirm that Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson sadly passed away following a freak accident in Saturday’s game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers.
"In light of this deeply upsetting news, the Elite League has postponed all games scheduled to take place on Sunday 29 October 2023.
"The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with the EIHL are with Adam's family, friends and team mates at this incredibly sad and difficult time. We would also ask everyone to respect the privacy of Adam’s family at this time.
"Many of us will have found Saturday’s events very distressing. Please take care of yourselves, and each other."
- By Louis Allwood
Nottingham Panthers' full statement
The team said: "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.
"Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam's passing.
"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."
- By Louis Allwood
Club pays tribute as they announce Adam Johnson's death
The Nottingham Panthers have confirmed the death of their player Adam Johnson following last night's "freak accident".
- By Louis Allwood
No official statement from club on Adam Johnson's condition
The Nottingham Panthers are yet to release a statement concerning the condition of their player Adam Johnson.
Last night's game was abandoned after the ice hockey player suffered a horrific injury to his neck.
- By Louis Allwood
Tributes flood in
Notts County FC posted on X saying: "Our thoughts are with the Panthers family and everyone affected by tonight’s incident."
A fan posted: "Whether you are a member of the hockey community or not, please join in sending your thoughts and prayers to Adam Johnson and his family.
"Today was an unfortunate reminder that this sport is incredibly dangerous and player safety should never be taken for granted."
- By Louis Allwood
Adam Johnson's early life
The forward was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and started his professional career with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2017-18 in the American Hockey League, scoring 31 points in the regular season.
He spent three years in total with the Pennsylvania-based side, contributing 139 points in league and playoff action.
His performances saw him called up to Pittsburgh where he netted four points in 13 matches over two years and scored the Penguins' third goal in a 7-4 victory at Minnesota Wild in October 2019.
In 2020-21, he played in the SHL – the top level in Sweden – scoring 12 points before going back to the AHL.
- By Louis Allwood
Who is Adam Johnson?
Adam Johnson signed for The Nottingham Panthers ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Johnson has played in four of the world's best leagues including 13 games for NHL side Pittsburgh Penguins.
The USA-born forward began his professional career with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2017-18 in the American Hockey League, scoring 31 points (11+20) in the regular season.
- By Louis Allwood
'Heartfelt thoughts go out to Adam Johnson'
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, which is the Panther's home ground, posted on X: "Our heartfelt thoughts go out to Adam Johnson, his loved ones, all the Panthers players, staff, fans and the whole ice hockey community, following his horrific injury this evening."
- By Louis Allwood
'Stuff of nightmares'
Horrified fans took to Twitter to express their horror and concern at the incident.
One fan wrote: "Stuff of nightmares at the panthers game tonight, praying for Adam Johnson."
Another wrote: "That was undoubtedly the worst thing I’ve ever seen happen, I’m so sorry. We’re all (Steelers family) absolutely sick with worry, praying for a miracle. From our #hockeyfamily to his, we have everything crossed."
- By Louis Allwood
'Major medical emergency'
The Nottingham Panthers official Twitter account earlier tweeted: "Players are returning to the locker rooms."
The account then provided an update that: "Fans have been asked to leave the building due to a major medical emergency"
- By Louis Allwood
Player received medical attention on the ice
Screens were brought in to give the player and medical staff privacy while he received medical attention.
CPR is said to have been carried out on the Panthers forward.
- By Louis Allwood
Game abandoned after shocking collision
The game between his new team the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers had to be abandoned.
Eye witnesses says players from both teams formed a ring around Johnson as apparently there was quite a lot of blood.
- By Louis Allwood
Fans left in shock
Around 8,000 fans are believed to have witnessed the horror collision between the two players at Utilita Arena Sheffield.
One person wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "Paramedics are now on the ice, players are forming a ring around him and now screens are up around him.
"Awful scenes here at Sheffield Arena."
- By Louis Allwood
Ice hockey star rushed to hospital
Adam Johnson was rushed to hospital following a horrific ice hockey collision during last night's game.
The game between his new team the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers had to be abandoned.
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