Former NHL player dies in 'freak accident' during hockey game

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Former NHL player dies in 'freak accident' during hockey game

Former NHL player dies in 'freak accident' during hockey game

Newsy

Published 30 Oct 2023

ViewFormer NHL player Adam Johnson died after being injured during his English team's game on Saturday. He was 29.

The Nottingham Panthers called the incident a "freak accident," noting that everyone at the club — including players, staff and ownership — was heartbroken at the news of his passing.

The incident...

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