Hockey star Adam Johnson's fiance pays tribute to 'sweet angel'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAdam Johnson's fiancé has paid tribute to the American hockey star who died following a freak accident during a match on Saturday night.
The 29-year-old Nottingham Panthers star reportedly suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the Challenge Cup match with Sheffield Steelers at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.
He slit his throat on an opponent's skate mid-collision before collapsing on the ice. He was given emergency medical treatment but sadly died.
The game, which was attended by some 8,000 ice hockey fans, was quickly abandoned and the arena was evacuated. READ MORE: Hockey star Adam Johnson, 29, dies during game in horrific 'freak accident' READ MORE: The Greater Manchester suburb where parents are too scared to let their kids trick or treat Adam's fiancé, Ryan Wolfe, has since taken to Instagram to pay tribute to the star.
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