American Ice Hockey Player Adam Johnson Dies Tragically in Game
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United States – A horrific incident happened when a former 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. The 29-year-old Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in an English Elite Ice Hockey League match.
The Nottingham Panthers team announced the tragic news and expressed their deepest condolences on Johnson's passing. They also thanked everyone who tried to help Johnson during the tragic incident.
Adam Johnson, pemain Hoki Es Amerika meninggal dunia
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"Nottingham Panthers are absolutely devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away after an accident in a match in Sheffield last night," the announcement said on Tuesday.
Blade injuries are one of the most horrific injuries in sport, especially in ice hockey. However, injuries like this are rare.
Usually, players injured by sharp shoe blades only injure skin and tissue. However, neck injuries from ice skate blades are very rare, and this is a rare incident.
Adam Johnson from the United States has been playing ice hockey since 2017. He even played in some NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Adam Johnson, pemain Hoki Es Amerika meninggal dunia
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Johnson was a very talented player, and his passing is a huge loss in the ice hockey world.
Injuries in ice hockey are an ever-present risk, given the speed of the game and the sharp objects such as shoe blades that are used.
Ice hockey players should always take precautions to prevent serious injuries. Injuries like Johnson's are very rare and tragically, the incident took the life of an ice hockey player.
