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Adam Johnson (ice hockey)

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Adam Johnson (ice hockey)

Adam Robert Johnson (June 22, 1994 – October 28, 2023) was an American professional ice hockey forward. He played 13 games in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons. He also played in Europe with the Malmö Redhawks, Augsburger Panther, and Nottingham Panthers. Johnson was killed after having his neck cut by Matt Petgrave's skate blade in an on-ice collision, causing him to bleed out.

Infobox

Born
(1994-06-22)June 22, 1994Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S.
Died
October 28, 2023(2023-10-28) (aged 29)Sheffield, England, U.K.
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position
Center
Shot
Left
Played for
mw- Pittsburgh PenguinsMalmö RedhawksAugsburger PantherNottingham Panthers
NHL draft
Undrafted
Playing career
2017–2023
Cause of death
Throat cut by skate blade

Tables

· Awards and honors
USHL
USHL
Award
USHL
First All-Star Team
First All-Star Team
Award
First All-Star Team
Year
2015
Award
Year
Ref
USHL
First All-Star Team
2015

References

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    https://umdbulldogs.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/adam-johnson/2313
  2. www.eliteprospects.com
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  3. Forbes
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  4. The Athletic
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5020477/2023/11/01/adam-johnson-death-matt-petgrave-investigation/
  5. Sky News
    https://news.sky.com/story/ice-hockey-player-adam-johnson-dies-in-freak-accident-after-neck-slashed-by-skate-in-sheffield-12995563
  6. "Adam Johnson Stats and News"
    https://www.nhl.com/player/adam-johnson-8480341
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    https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/121853/dave-johnson
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  13. "Pittsburgh Inks Adam Johnson to Two-Year Deal"
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  14. "Penguins sign forward Adam Johnson to two-year, entry-level contract"
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  15. Associated Press News
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  17. CNN
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  20. ontarioreign.com
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    https://www.panthers.co.uk/home/panthers-sign-experienced-forward-adam-johnson
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  27. The Athletic
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5008199/2023/10/28/adam-johnson-hockey-injury-cut/
  28. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/29/nottingham-panthers-ice-hockey-player-adam-johnson-dies-after-freak-injury
  29. Associated Press
    https://apnews.com/article/hockey-skate-death-arrest-england-993fbef63971c4483afa48041dd08a30
  30. "Nottingham Panthers match against Sheffield Steelers abandoned after player suffers serious cut to neck"
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/ice-hockey/67252721
  31. "Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers forward dies after neck cut in Challenge Cup match"
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/ice-hockey/67253892
  32. "Nottingham Panthers full statement as tributes paid to 'outstanding' Adam Johnson"
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/nottingham-panthers-full-statement-tributes-8866425
  33. "Heartfelt fundraising campaign to support the family of Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson"
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/heartfelt-fundraising-campaign-support-family-8866743
  34. "Adam Johnson fundraiser reaches £10k after Ice Hockey star's tragic death"
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/adam-johnson-fundraiser-reaches-10k-31311302
  35. CBS Minnesota
    https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/who-is-matt-petgrave-the-hockey-player-involved-in-adam-johnsons-death/
  36. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
    https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/man-arrested-adam-johnson-death-hockey-england-1.7027808
  37. Sports Illustrated Minnesota Sports, News, Analysis, and More
    https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/nhl-news-and-rumors/police-continue-investigation-of-adam-johnsons-fatal-hockey-incident
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  39. MARCA TV
    https://www.marca.com/en/nhl/2023/10/31/6540dc9b22601d78018b458e.html
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-67419951
  42. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-67312798
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    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/29/no-criminal-charges-in-nottingham-panthers-adam-johnson-ice-hockey-manslaughter-case
  44. "ADAM JOHNSON JERSEY RETIREMENT: 14TH DECEMBER 2024"
    https://www.panthers.co.uk/home/adam-johnson-jersey-retirement-14th-december-2024
  45. "Date set for Adam Johnson jersey to be retired"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gdp82pg43o
  46. CBS Minnesota
    https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/lightnings-cole-koepke-wearing-neck-guard-following-adam-johnsons-death/
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/67260326
  49. Sportsnet.ca
    https://www.sportsnet.ca/juniors/article/whl-joins-ohl-qmjhl-in-making-neck-guards-mandatory/
  50. "Adam Johnson: Elite Ice Hockey League will not make neck guards mandatory"
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/ice-hockey/67307354
  51. "NHL players start wearing neck guards after Adam Johnson's death"
    https://www.deseret.com/sports/2023/11/30/23981807/nhl-players-neck-guards-after-adam-johnson-death
  52. "T.J. Oshie on wearing neck guard in game: 'I made my choice for my kids'"
    https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/t-j-oshie-on-wearing-neck-guard-in-game-i-made-my-choice-for-my-kids
  53. "AHL mandating neck protection starting in 2024-25"
    https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40965318/ahl-mandating-neck-protection-starting-2024-25
  54. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6457559/2025/06/27/nhl-players-neck-guards/
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/articles/c5yl110jx4go
  56. USA Today
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2023/11/16/adam-johnsons-girlfriend-found-engagement-ring-after-his-tragic-death/71602403007/
  57. CBS Minnesota
    https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/adam-johnson-uk-team-retires-jersey/
  58. The Athletic
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5036718/2023/11/06/adam-johnson-memorial-service/
  59. "ADAM JOHNSON PLAQUE UNVEILED AT MOTORPOINT ARENA"
    https://www.panthers.co.uk/latest-news/adam-johnson-plaque-unveiled-at-motopoint-arena
  60. "Adam Johnson: Plaque unveiled for ice hockey player after death"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-68187928
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