Ice hockey player Adam Johnson died of 'serious injuries' sustained during match, inquest hears
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAn inquest has opened into the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson, who died after sustaining "serious injuries" during a match.
The 29-year-old Nottingham Panthers player was hit in the throat by an opponent's skate during a game against the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday, October 28.
Thousands of fans watched in horror as attempts were made to save Johnson’s life as he lay on the ice at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, shielded by fellow players.
Johnson's team described the incident as a “freak accident” on Sunday when they confirmed that the popular player had died. Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, where fans have been gathering to lay tributes to the sports star, has been the focus of an outpouring of shock and emotion since the tragedy. READ MORE: One year since the blitz on crime began, 'Counterfeit Street' feels like a different place Read more national news from the Manchester Evening News here. On Friday, November 3, Sheffield’s senior coroner Tanyka Rawden opened and adjourned an inquest into his death.
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