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 died after his neck was cut by an opposing player's skate blade in an on-ice collision, causing him to bleed out.

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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 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
'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 1 day ago

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 over death of ice hockey player released on bail A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been released on bail pending further inquiries. Sky News - Published on November 15, 2023Also reported by •BBC Sport
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