Ice hockey star dies after 'freak accident' during Sheffield match | ITV News

Ice hockey player Adam Johnson, who was seriously injured in last night's match between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers, has died.

Fans were told to leave Sheffield's Utilita Arena on Saturday 29 October after the Nottingham Panthers player suffered an injury following a collision on the ice.

The 29-year-old American reportedly suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game.
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