Police are investigating the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died on Saturday after a 'freak accident' while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in England.
The Ontario Reign paid tribute to teammate Adam Johnson after his death in a 'freak accident' in which he was slashed by a skate.
"Officers attended the scene alongside other emergency services and one man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, he was later pronounced deceased at hospital. "As with all unexpected and sudden deaths, it is standard practice for police to investigate the circumstances fully and feedback our findings to HM Coroner," added the SYP statement, referring to the specialist judges who investigate deaths which are seen to be unnatural, violent, or where the cause isn't known.
Johnson's fiancée, Ryan Wolfe, posted on her Instagram story: "My sweet sweet angel. I'll miss you forever and love you always." The English Ice Hockey Association , the governing body of ice hockey in England and Wales, released a statement on Monday detailing its commitment to improving player safety in the aftermath of Johnson's death.
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