Ex-NHL player Adam Johnson tragically dies after getting slashed by skate blade during game
Hindustan TimesFormer NHL player Adam Johnson died during his English team's game on Saturday, October 28, after his throat was accidentally cut by a skate blade while he was involved in a collision on the ice during the second period. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson in action during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 Adam was initially rushed to Sheffield's Northern General Hospital following which players returned to the locker room. "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 Panthers would like to thank everyone who rushed to support Adam last night in the most testing of circumstances. "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.
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