Hockey Player Killed by Skate
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Longer version of same video, slow motion. It cut the carotid artery.
NHL Player Adam Johnson Dead After Neck Cutting "Freak Accident"
Former NHL player Adam Johnson died following a “freak accident” on the ice in the UK Saturday as fans were urged to evacuate the building. He was 29 years old. Johnson, a forward for the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), was involved in a mid-ice collision midway through the second period against the Sheffield Steelers. The injury is believed to have been caused by a skate blade to Johnson’s neck, according to the BBC. Johnson attempted to skate back to the Panthers’ bench before he was stopped by officials and his teammates who signaled for help, the disturbing clip showed. The outlet reported that players formed a ring and had screens around Johnson to shield him from worried onlookers as he was later transported to a local hospital. The team announced Johnson’s death the morning after the tragedy. “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 Panthers said in a statement. “The Club will dearly miss him and will never forget him.” Roughly 8,000 people at Utilita Arena Sheffield were “asked to leave the building due to a major medical emergency,” the Panthers announced on X. “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,” the team added. “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.” The EIHL postponed all games on Sunday following Johnson’s death. Johnson, a Minnesota native, spent two seasons with the Penguins from 2018 to 2020. He appeared in 13 games and tallied one goal and three assists during his stint in Pittsburgh. “The Pittsburgh Penguins join the entire hockey world in mourning the loss of Adam Johnson, whose life tragically ended far too soon,” the Penguins said in a statement. “Adam will always be a part of the Penguins family. It was our honor to watch him fulfill his dream of playing in the National Hockey League.” He later played for the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers minor league affiliates before he signed on to play overseas in Europe. Johnson was in his first season with the Panthers, who are based in central England. Nottingham head coach Jonathan Paredes praised Johnson as a perfect fit when he signed with the club in August. “Nottingham looks like a great spot,” Johnson said at the time. “I have heard great things and I really like the look of the rink. It sounds like the club want to play fast and offensive, so it should be a fun style of hockey and I am looking forward to it.”0 -
WOW I guess anything is possible,
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Absolutely terrible. What are the odds of that happening?
Now the Dems will probably try to outlaw ice skates.
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Question is.........was the high leg/kick intentional?
Many online comments note the very unusual leg/foot position of the skater while moving down-ice.
What say you?
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Looked intentional to me. Manslaughter minimum.
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Reckon a jealous someone involved?
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In the early 60's we played "Beaver pond hocky" in Pa. I was knocked down and fell on my skate. The back portion of the skate blade penetrated my left buttock about three inches. I bled all over the ice. Bill Pryor and Dave Hamilton, (later a door gunner in Vietnam) Took me to the hospital in Bills Dads '53 Pontiac. They never did get the blood off the front seat! After 60 years I think the scar went away...........................I'll have to get a mirror and look for it! BTW, Dave came home and is well, We keep in touch on F.B. Bill passed a few years ago.
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Since it wasn't High Sticking it's good, eh.
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Looked intentional
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Looked intentional
Yep. The guy that did it is a thug low life who plays extremely dirty. He needs a prison uniform now.
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It was deliberate. He deserves felony manslaughter charges, if not second degree homicide.
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Arrest made after ex-NHL player Adam Johnson killed in on-ice collision
By Social Links forJustin Terranova
Published Nov. 14, 2023, 12:07 p.m. ET
Police in England have arrested a man in connection to the death of hockey player Adam Johnson.
The man in police custody was charged with suspicion of manslaughter.
Johnson, who played for the Nottingham Panthers, died after his neck was cut by the skate blade of the Sheffield Steelers’ Matt Petgrave during an on-ice collision.
“Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive inquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances,” Sheffield Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall said in a statement, according to the Independent.
“We have been speaking to highly specialized experts in their field to assist in our inquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation.
“Adam’s death has sent shockwaves through many communities, from our local residents here in Sheffield to ice hockey fans across the world. We know these communities will expect us to handle this investigation with the same professionalism, fairness and sensitivity as any other and request that members of the public refrain from comment and speculation which could hinder this process. Our thoughts remain with all affected by this devastating incident as enquiries continue.”
Johnson, 29, was a Minnesota native who played briefly with the Penguins in the NHL.
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Been watching Hockey my whole life, and never seen anything so intentional as that play. Glad he got arrested.
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I'm not gonna watch the video. Too graphic from what you've all said so far.
I gave up on the NHL when Todd Bertuzzi nearly killed Stevie Moore at the end of a game and then was allowed back into the league. Sucker punch in the back of the head, drove Moore face-first into the ice as he fell, ended Moore's career. The kid nearly bled out right there on the ice. Bertuzzi should have done time for attempted murder because that's exactly what it was.
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