Ice hockey player will not face charges over opponent's death in game

NAMPA / DPA

2025-04-29

London (PA Media/dpa) - A professional ice hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of opponent Adam Johnson in a UK game has been told he will not face any charges. Johnson was playing for Nottingham Panthers against Sheffield Steelers when he was hit in the neck by Steelers player Matthew Petgrave's skate in October 2023. The 29-year-old American died in hospital and a post-mortem examination confirmed his cause o......

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