The 29-year-old from Minnesota played for the Pittsburgh Penguins before joining teams in Europe.
Updated: 1 minute agoPittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson in action during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2017. Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday.
“The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night,” the team said Sunday. “The Pittsburgh Penguins join the entire hockey world in mourning the life of Adam Johnson, whose life tragically ended far too soon,” the Penguins said Sunday in a statement. “We offer our deepest condolences to Adam’s family and friends, as well as all of Adam’s past and present teammates and coaches. Adam will always be part of the Penguins family.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during game in EnglandMinnesota-born Johnson played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League before spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks.
Read more »
Minnesota-born Adam Johnson, 29, dies after ‘freak accident’ during hockey game in EnglandAmerican hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said.
Read more »
Jaguars slug their way to 20-10 win over Pittsburgh as Steelers lose Pickett to injuryThe Steelers played the second half without quarterback Kenny Pickett, who left late in the second quarter with a rib injury and did not return.
Read more »
Ducks to conclude perfect road trip with test at PittsburghAfter scoring seven goals in a win at Philadelphia, Ducks try to go 4-0-0 on trip with a win over Penguins.
Read more »
Streaking Jaguars slug their way past Pittsburgh as Steelers lose quarterback Kenny Pickett to injuryThe Pittsburgh Steelers dropped to 4-3 after suffering a 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Kenny Pickett left late in the first half after suffering an apparent rib injury.
Read more »
Pittsburgh vs Notre Dame Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Dame With a Capital DCollege football odds, picks and prediction for Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Week 9 betting free pick and game analysis.
Read more »