Man Arrested on Suspicion of Manslaughter After Ice Hockey Player Killed in Freak Incident

Published on November 15, 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after ice hockey player Adam Johnson died when his neck was cut by an opposition player’s skate. The 29-year-old American died on Oct. 28 after the freak incident at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. Mr. Johnson—who was playing for Nottingham Panthers against the home team Sheffield Steelers—died in hospital. Video footage of the incident—in which Mr. Johnson fell to the ground after a challenge by the Steelers’ Canadian defender Matt Petgrave—went viral. On Sunday, Mr. Petgrave was given a standing ovation by 8,000 Steelers fans at the game’s first home game since the tragedy. They beat Coventry Blaze 2-1....

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