Adam Johnson, a former player for the Pittsburgh Penguins, tragically passed away after suffering a slashed neck during a game in Sheffield. The Nottingham Panthers and the Penguins express their condolences to his family and friends.
The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
“The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing." “The Pittsburgh Penguins join the entire hockey world in mourning the life of Adam Johnson, whose life tragically ended far too soon,” the Penguins said Sunday morning in a statement. “We offer our deepest condolences to Adam’s family and friends, as well as all of Adam’s past and present teammates and coaches. Adam will always be part of the Penguins family.”
He also played for three American Hockey League clubs during his career, was in Germany with the Augsburg Panther in 2022-23, then agreed to join Nottingham for the 2023-24 campaign.
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