Nottingham Panthers

The Crown Prosecution Service has announced they will not be bringing criminal charges over the death of Adam Johnson, 29, a ice hockey player for the Nottingham Panthers who was struck in the neck during a game in October 2023 at the Sheffield Utilita Arena.

No charges for ice hockey player following death during Steelers game

Sheffield Steelers

Sheffield Steelers end-of-season wrap-up

29-year-old Adam Johnson, who played for Nottingham Panthers, was fatally injured with a blade from an opponent’s skate during a game against the Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023.
He was sadly later pronounced dead in hospital, and a post mortem examination confirmed he died as a result of a neck injury

Man arrested over hockey player's death is re-bailed for seventh time

Sheffield Steelers have condemned fans fighting at a game at the Arena against Nottingham Panthers.

Sheffield Steelers condemns fan violence at game at Sheffield Arena

29-year-old Adam Johnson, who played for Nottingham Panthers, was fatally injured with a blade from an opponent’s skate during a game against the Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023.

Man arrested over hockey player's death re-bailed again

Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson. Picture courtesy of Panthers' Images/EIHL Media.

Man arrested over hockey player's death is re-bailed again

Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson, who tragically died after being injured on the ice at Sheffield Arena. Photo: SWNS

How Steelers coped with the tragic death of Adam Johnson

Speaking today (April 26, 2024), a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter has now been further re-bailed until Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Man arrested over hockey player's manslaughter is re-bailed

Steeler Brandon Whistle wheels away at Nottingham. Picture: Dean Woolley

Sheffield Steelers could be champions tonight

Marco Vallerand celebrates a go-ahead goal against Nottingham. Picture Dean Woolley

Thrilling shoot-out as Sheffield Steelers sink their teeth into Panthers

Kevin Tansey celebrates scoring against Manchester Storm Pic Hayley Roberts

These five Sheffield Steelers are leading the way

Adam Johnson, aged 29, was fatally injured during a game between the Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers on October 28, 2023

Man arrested on suspicion of hockey player's manslaughter rebailed

Joy for Steelers at Nottingham. Picture: Dean Woolley

‘Toxic’ critics slated as Steelers squeeze past grieving Panthers

Fans look at floral tributes outside the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, ahead of a memorial for Nottingham Panthers' ice hockey player Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson died after sustaining an injury during a Challenge Cup match with Sheffield Steelers. (Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Coroner to review evidence around ice hockey player's death

Patrick Watling leads the celebrations at Fife

Steelers maintain their lead at the top of the EIHL

Sam Jones

Sheffield Steelers player commends his club's bravery after ice hockey tragedy

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson. Picture courtesy of Panthers Images/EIHL Media.

Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after Adam Johnson's death

Steelers are back

Around 8,000 Sheffield Steelers fans heading back to the Arena

Fans lay their respects and lay flowers tributes at the Utilita Arena Sheffield, where Nottingham ice hockey forward Adam Johnson died during a game against the Sheffield Steelers.

Ice hockey fans offered free wellbeing support at upcoming game

Steelers fans at Manchester Storm earlier this season

Ice hockey fans come together in show of unity for Sheffield and Nottingham

Business almost as usual at Sheffield Steelers practice

Back in business: Sheffield Steelers training for a weekend return

Clint Malarchuk (inset), wants a rule to make neck guards mandatory in ice ice hockey, after the death of Adam Johnson, pictured in tributes at Sheffield arena. Pictures: SWNS

Survivor calls for neck guards after Adam Johnson ice hockey tragedy

Adam Johnson's funeral and celebration of life will take place today, October 6.

Tribute to Adam Johnson ahead of celebration of life ceremony

Sheffield Steelers on their way back

Sheffield Steelers back in action on Saturday

Ice hockey Adam Johnson

'Emotional night' sees ice hockey fans pay tribute to Adam Johnson

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson. (Photo: Nottingham Panthers)

Inquest opens into tragic death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

An inquest is due to open into the death of Adam Johnson, of the Nottingham Panthers. Picture: Panthers Images)

Inquest to open into the death of ice hockey star Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson playing for Nottingham Panthers earlier this season (Picture: Panthers Images)

Ice hockey supporters raise £40,000 for Adam Johnson

Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson tragically died after a collision with Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave.

Adam Johnson teammate defends Sheffield Steelers player after accident

Adam Johnson died after a neck injury sustained while playing for Nottingham Panthers against Sheffield Steelers. Johnson formerly played as #47 for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Ice hockey players urged to wear neck guards

Nottingham Panthers ice hockey star Adam Johnson sadly died after a freak accident

Ice hockey fan's fundraiser for Adam Johnson's family raises £13,800

Flowers have been laid at the Utilita Arena Sheffield following the tragic death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson during an on-ice collision in a match against the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night

Tributes, tears and police probe into tragedy

Adam Johnson

Tributes for Adam Johnson from “heartbroken” clubs and ice hockey fans

Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson tragically died after a collision with Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave.

Adam Johnson: Games postponed and tributes paid after player dies

Adam Johnson (Photo: Nottingham Panthers)

Tragedy as death of player confirmed after Sheffield Steelers game

There is concern for Nottingham Panthers player, Adam Johnson, following a serious on-ice incident yesterday (Photo:Archive image from 2022)

Ice hockey world unites over concern for injured player

The Utilita Arena Sheffield was cleared of fans today after a serious collision during an ice hockey game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers (Photo: archive image from previous fixture in 2022)

Utilita Arena cleared of fans as ice hockey player taken to hospital

Steelers celebrate at Nottingham pic Karl Denham

Nottingham Panthers are too weak to be seen as rivals

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