Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Matt Petgrave is the player in orange jersey who did Kung-fu kick as he used his skate to slash Adam Johnson’s neck in front of 8,000 spectators in viral video.
IS Matt Petgrave A MURDERER? – NO. THE FREAK ACCIDENT WAS UNINTENTIONAL.
Adam Johnson, of Nottingham Panthers, was struck in the neck by Sheffield Steelers’ Matt Petgrave, who appeared to lose his footing after tripping in a prior collision.
Spectators at the Utilita Arena were left in tears as Johnson was seen with blood pouring down his jersey before skating away and subsequently collapsing. On Sunday, Johnson’s mother Kari announced on Facebook that she had lost “half of my heart” as it was confirmed the American had died, aged 29.
His club added in a statement it was “truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield”.
The game was stopped in the 35th minute as Johnson initially received emergency treatment. Team-mates formed a ring around Johnson on the ice in the immediate aftermath before protective screens were raised. Johnson had come into contact with Petgrave’s raised left leg in a coming together near the centre line. Seasoned observers say the kick was unintentional and a host of figures in the game sent messages of support to Petgrave.
Ice hockey star Adam Johnson dies aged 29 after his throat is slashed by skate in front of a crowd of 8k.
Adam Johnson’s injury was so horrific it forced the game to be abandoned and left traumatised fans in tears as they were asked to leave due to a serious medical emergency.
Adam was fatally injured in a freak accident at the match between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers at Utilita Arena Sheffield yesterday evening.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said they were called at around 8.20pm before sending two ambulances and a critical care paramedic – with one man taken to hospital. “The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time,” it said. “Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him.”
The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) confirmed that it had postponed all games on Sunday following the “deeply upsetting news.”
The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) confirmed that it had postponed all games on Sunday following the “deeply upsetting news.”
Many of the 8,000 spectators in attendance were reportedly left traumatized by the “freak accident” at the Utilita Arena Sheffield.
One X user wrote that it was “undoubtedly the worst thing I’ve ever seen happen.”
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