Former NHL Player Adam Johnson Dead After ‘Freak Accident’ During Game
Former NHL player Adam Johnson, 29, died from a massive injury to his neck during a game.
The former Pittsburg Penguins player took a skate blade to the neck on Saturday. He was playing in England for the Nottingham Panthers when an opposing player’s blade accidently cut his neck when they collided on the ice.
The two teams were playing in the Challenge Cup at Utilita Arena, home of the Sheffield Steelers, who was the opposing team.
Former NHL player Adam Johnson tragically died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday when he suffered a catastrophic cut to his neck, according to his club and reports.
