Nottingham Panthers Retire Adam Johnson’s No. 47 in Tribute to Late Hockey Player

The ceremony honors Johnson, who tragically died in 2023 after a skate blade injury, and highlights his legacy on and off the ice.

Adam Johnson, a former NHL player, passed away in October 2023 after a skate blade cut his neck during a game in the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League.
The Nottingham Panthers officially retired Johnson’s No. 47 jersey in a ceremony attended by his family and streamed online.
The incident has prompted widespread adoption of mandatory neck guards in hockey leagues worldwide, though they remain optional in the NHL.
A man remains under investigation for manslaughter in connection to the incident, though no charges have been filed yet.
Donations in Johnson’s memory will fund a scholarship for students attending the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played college hockey.