Nottingham’s Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during ice hockey game

The 29-year-old reportedly suffered a slashed neck at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.

Ice hockey player Adam Johnson died aged 29 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Ice hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during Nottingham Panthers’ Challenge Cup match with Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night.

The 29-year-old American reportedly suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.