Nottingham Panthers have confirmed that player Adam Johnson has died in hospital following “a freak accident” during an ice hockey game against Sheffield Steelers.

The 29-year-old American reportedly suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.

The game was stopped as Johnson received treatment on the ice, with players forming a ring around him before protective screens were put up. The players returned to the locker rooms before the 8,000-strong crowd made their way out of the Sheffield Arena.

See Also:

5,500-year-old Neolithic cranial amulets shed light on ancient belief system

Johnson was taken to Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital but could not be saved.

Panthers 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.

Continue here: Sky Sports