Adam Johnson, a former NHL player, died after a "freak accident" during a game for the Nottingham Panthers in Englands Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) on October 28, 2023. Johnson appeared to suffer a catastrophic cut to his neck from a blade during the match. The incident occurred during the second period of the Panthers game against the Sheffield Steelers, and Johnson received emergency treatment on the ice before being taken to Sheffields Northern General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The exact details of the accident have not been released, but it is believed that Johnson accidentally cut his throat with a skate blade. The Nottingham Panthers described Johnson as "not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him". The Pittsburgh Penguins, Johnsons former team, also mourned his passing and offered their condolences to his family and friends. The South Yorkshire Police are investigating the incident.