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Ex-Pittsburgh Penguins Player Dies After On-Ice Accident
The former Penguins player suffered a fatal injury during a game Saturday.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Former Pittsburgh Penguins player Adam Johnson died Saturday after what is being described as a "freak accident" during a hockey game in England. He was 29.
Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers in Sheffield when he suffered a slashed neck. The Panthers announced his death Sunday on social media.
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 appeared in 13 games with the Penguins during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, scoring one goal and four assists. He spent parts of three seasons with the Penguins' AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
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"The Pittsburgh Penguins join the entire hockey world in mourning the loss of Adam Johnson, whose life tragically ended far too soon," a Penguins social media post stated.
"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 a part of the Penguins family. It was our honor to watch him fulfill his dream of playing in the National Hockey League."
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