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Sheffield Steelers ice hockey player Matt Petgrave is said to be “absolutely distraught” after accidentally being involved in the death of Adam Johnson, a center for the Nottingham Panthers.<\/p>\n
Johnson died in what is being labeled as a “freak accident” during an Elite Ice Hockey League game against the Steelers. The incident occurred when Petgrave and Johnson collided with each other during a game on Saturday. Petgrave was knocked off balance, causing him to put his leg in the air which in return connected with Johnson’s neck.<\/p>\n
Petgrave was said to be in shock after the traumatic event, visibly spotted crying at what transpired. Panthers fans in attendance ensured Petgrave that he was not at fault for the tragedy. However, the Canadian defender has since received abuse on social media.<\/p>\n
Panthers supporter Tina Talor said that the freak accident had a “one in a million chance” occurrence rate and will probably never happen again. “He was distraught by the death of an opponent, but it was a tragic accident, and he was not to blame. The awful trolling must stop,” she stated.<\/p>\n
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Don’t miss… <\/strong> Another specator, Caroline Crossland, posted on X: “Don’t even know how to feel or what to think after the horrific accident we saw tonight.” On Petgrave, she added: “Watching him break with shock and trauma was horrific, I can’t imagine how he feels.”<\/p>\n In response to the medical emergency, game officials directed players to return to their locker rooms to allow ambulance services to attend to Johnson. At the time, two ambulances and a critical care paramedic were already present at the game.<\/p>\n Following the accident, the Panthers released a statement confirming Johnson’s passing. It read: “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 club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him.<\/p>\n
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