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Coroner to review evidence in on-ice death of ex-NHLer
A coroner is scheduled to review evidence in the case of the former NHL player who died while playing in England in October after an opponent's skate cut his neck.
Veteran to be first Ranger to wear neck guard following tragic skate death
Nick Bonino intends to wear a neck guard for Saturday afternoon’s game in Nashville and will thus become the first Ranger to wear added protection in the aftermath of the...
Nottingham Panthers to retire Adam Johnson's number after tragic skate death
Adam Johnson’s final teammates retook the ice and remembered the friend they had lost.
Girlfriend of ex-NHL player killed by skate blade made heartbreaking discovery after his death
Ryan Wolfe and Adam Johnson had dated for years.
Who is Matt Petgrave? The hockey player involved in the fatal Adam Johnson hit
Matt Petgrave, a defenseman for the EIHL's Sheffield Steelers, was involved in a play that ended the life of ex-NHLers Adam Johnson earlier this month.
Man arrested for ex-NHLer's skate blade death released on bail
Police did not name the suspect or provide his age. He was arrested on Tuesday, and released on bail on Wednesday pending further inquiries.
Adam Johnson's family speaks out after arrest made in former NHLer's death
Johnson’s aunt, Kari, made the family’s first public comments since the news was announced earlier in the day.
Arrest made after ex-NHL player killed by skate blade in on-ice collision
Police in England have arrested a man in connection to the death of hockey player Adam Johnson, according to multiple reports.
Hockey player whose skate cut ex-NHLer gets standing ovation in first home game since fatal collision
The hockey defenseman whose skate cut Adam Johnson's neck during an Oct. 28 game in England that led to Johnson's death received a standing ovation during his team's first home...
Ex-NHLer's fiancée remembers 'the love of my life' in heartbreaking eulogy after fatal hit
"I’m never going to stop thinking about you, missing you and loving you until we can be together again."
Adam Johnson's teammate recalls horror of witnessing fatal skate slash
One of Adam Johnson's Nottingham Panthers teammates reflected on the horrifying moment the former Pittsburgh Penguin suffered a fatal slash to his neck by an opponent's skate.
Adam Johnson's aunt wants 'justice' for ex-NHLer after 'reckless' kick that killed him
Adam Johnson's family is dealing with the hockey player's tragic death.
An NHL throat injury survivor mourns Adam Johnson and contemplates what's next for hockey
We talked with another former NHLer who suffered a gruesome neck injury to contextualize the issue and what’s at stake.
Controversy rages over fatal Adam Johnson hit as video surfaces
The play occurred Saturday in a game between Johnson's Nottingham Panthers and Petgrave's Sheffield Steelers in England's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
Police investigating ex-NHLer's grisly death
Johnson, a player on the Nottingham Panthers in the EIHL, died after a collision with Matt Petgrave of the Sheffield Steelers in which Petgrave's skate slashed Johnson's throat.
Hockey player's death sparks talk of NHL change
Amid the tragic death of former NHL player Adam Johnson, discussions surrounding extra protective gear have picked up.
Girlfriend of ex-NHL player pens tribute after he suffered severe cut to neck in fatal 'freak accident' during game
The girlfriend of former NHL player Adam Johnson penned a heartbreaking tribute Monday to the late forward, who died tragically over the weekend in a "freak accident."
Ex-NHL player mourned by Penguins after death from 'freak' skate accident
The Pittsburgh Penguins are mourning the death of their former player, Adam Johnson, who died at the age of 29 on Saturday after his neck was cut by a skate...
Ex-NHL player dead after suffering severe cut to neck in 'freak accident'
Former NHL player Adam Johnson was killed following a "freak accident" on the ice in the UK.