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Inquiry into ice hockey player’s death will take some time, police say

Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers died after a collision during a game on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Adam Johnson: Neck guards compulsory in ice hockey after death of Nottingham Panthers star

The English Ice Hockey Association will make neck guards mandatory next year following the death of Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

With 300 international caps on a 13-year-old journey, Vandana Katariya enters an exclusive club

Vandana Katariya, the highest capped Indian women’s hockey player, will be in an exclusive club of one. Vandana Katariya, 31, will become the highest capped Indian women's hockey player on October 31. She has been indispensable to Indian women's hockey for more than a decade, playing a crucial role in…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Former NHL player Adam Johnson dies after a skate cut his neck during a game

Johnson's neck was cut by another player's skate during a game Saturday between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers of England's Elite Ice Hockey League. He was 29.

WEKU · Oct 30, 2023

Police investigating death of US ice hockey player from skate blade cut in English game

South Yorkshire Police are investigating the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson after his neck was cut by a skate blade in an English game

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

English ice hockey league requires neck guard after American player dies from skate blade cut

Police are investigating the death of Adam Johnson after his neck was cut by a skate blade in a game. Johnson appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019 and 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

EIHA to make neck guards mandatory from 2024 following death of Adam Johnson

The Panthers described the incident as a “freak accident” when the club confirmed his death on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Police probe ‘freak accident’ of ice hockey star killed during match as partner pays tribute

The Nottingham Panthers described the incident as a “freak accident” when the club confirmed his death on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Police investigate UK ice hockey tragedy amid tributes to Adam Johnson

South Yorkshire force looking into death of American Nottingham Panthers player during match in Sheffield

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Police investigate ‘freak accident’ death of Adam Johnson in ice hockey match

The Nottingham Panthers described the incident as a “freak accident” when the club confirmed his death on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023