The hockey world is in a state of shock and mourning today following the death of Adam Johnson. The former Penguin player died as a result of a freak injury that occurred during a pro hockey game in England. Johnson’s team announced the horrible news earlier.
The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night. pic.twitter.com/lhSOkDu03Q
— The Nottingham Panthers (@PanthersIHC) October 29, 2023
Johnson, 29, was signed by Pittsburgh in the summer of 2017 as an undrafted free agent after a successful two-year career at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.