American hockey star Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in the British Hockey League on Saturday. Today we will discuss about Adam Johnson: Murdered| Intentional| Who kicked| Wife.
Adam Johnson: Murdered| Intentional| Who kicked| Wife
Adam Robert Johnson (June 22, 1994 – October 28, 2023) 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 in 2023 after being hit in the neck by a skate following an on-ice collision.
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Born | June 22, 1994 Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S. |
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Died | October 28, 2023 (aged 29) Sheffield, England, UK |
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Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) | ||
Position | Center | ||
Shot | Left | ||
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NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
Playing career | 2017–2023 |
Murdered
Police are investigating the death of a tragic ice hockey star who is believed to have died after his throat was slashed by a skate in a freak accident.
Adam Johnson, 29, is believed to have been hit in the neck with an ice hockey blade in a freak accident at the match between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers at the Utilita Arena Sheffield last night.
Heartbroken fans and his teammates have today paid tribute to the American athlete – as they urged the club to look after the other player involved in the clash.
South Yorkshire Police were contacted at 8.25pm and confirmed he was later pronounced dead in hospital.
Force officials are present at the spot and investigation into the incident is underway.
Intentional
It seemed very intentional. He checked on the other guy, saw Johnson come in and lift his leg Cantona style and kick him flying.
The tragic death of former NHL forward Adam Johnson for the Pittsburgh Penguins has raised questions on social media, as fans analyzed the moments leading up to the mid-game collision that took his life.
Who kicked
Johnson came into contact with Petgrave’s raised left leg near the center line. Experienced observers say the kick was unintentional and many in the game sent messages of support to Petgrave.
Wife
Adam Johnson was not married when he tragically died during a hockey game.