Adam Johnson (ice hockey)

American ice hockey player (1994–2023)

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Adam Robert Johnson was an American professional ice hockey forward. He played 13 games in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons. He also played in Europe with the Malmö Redhawks, Augsburger Panther, and Nottingham Panthers. Johnson was killed after having his neck cut by Matt Petgrave's skate blade in an on-ice collision, causing him to bleed out.

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Nottingham Panthers retire Johnson's jersey Nottingham Panthers officially retire Adam Johnson's number 47 jersey at an emotional ceremony. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Man re-bailed over death of ice hockey player Police say the investigation into the death of Adam Johnson in October 2023 is continuing. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2024Also reported by •Sky News
Police re-bail man over ice hockey player's death Adam Johnson was hit in the neck by a skate in a collision with Sheffield Steelers' Matt Petgrave. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2024

I think about it every day - Bjorkung on Johnson death Ice hockey player Victor Bjorkung speaks to BBC Sport's Laura Scott about his team-mate Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a blade during a match last October before he died in hospital. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2024
'I get flashbacks' - team-mate on Johnson's death Ice hockey player Victor Bjorkung speaks to BBC Sport about the pain of losing Nottingham Panthers team-mate Adam Johnson. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2024
Panthers 'courage' needed after tragedy - Caruso Defenceman Mike Caruso says it has taken "a lot of courage" for the Nottingham Panthers to return to the ice following the death of team-mate Adam Johnson. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2023

Neck guards to be mandatory in IIHF competitions The International Ice Hockey Federation will make neck guards mandatory following the death of Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2023
Ice hockey change announced after player's death Neck guards will be compulsory at international level for ice hockey players after Adam Johnson's death. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2023
Panthers lose to Giants on return to league action The Nottingham Panthers fall to a 4-2 defeat at home to the Belfast Giants on their return to competitive action following Adam Johnson's death. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2023
Tributes paid in first Panthers game since player's death Ice hockey players and fans pay tribute to the late Adam Johnson at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2023

Adam Johnson's shirt number retired as memorial game held in ice hockey player's memory A memorial game of ice hockey has been played in Nottingham for Adam Johnson, the player who died after his neck was slashed by a skate. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2023
Panthers set return date after Johnson's death Nottingham Panthers will return to competitive action for the first time almost a month after the death of player Adam Johnson. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023
Man Arrested On Suspicion of Manslaughter for Hockey Player Throat-Slashing Death Cops in England say they have placed a man in custody this week ... after they claim the guy had a connection to the death of ex-NHL player Adam Johnson. According to South Yorkshire Police ... the man.. TMZ.com - Published on November 14, 2023	Return after Johnson death 'about more than hockey' Sheffield Steelers coach Aaron Fox praises his players after their first home game since the death of Adam Johnson. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2023
Steelers pay tribute to Panthers player Johnson Sheffield Steelers pay tribute to Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson before their first home game since his death. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2023