Overview

• Adam Johnson, a former NHL player, died after his neck was cut by a skate during a Challenge Cup match between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers on October 28.
• A man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to Johnson's death and has been released on bail.
• The incident involving Johnson and Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave was described as a 'freak accident' by the Nottingham Panthers.
• It is rare for a hockey player to be charged with a crime for an on-ice action, with only a few precedents globally.
• In response to Johnson's death, the English Ice Hockey Association will require all players in England to wear neck guards from the start of 2024.