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Adam Johnson’s Tragic Death Sparks Conversation About Player Safety in Ice Hockey

Adam Johnson, a 29-year-old American ice hockey player, tragically died after suffering a skate cut to his neck while playing for the Nottingham Panthers at the Sheffield Steelers. His death has sparked a conversation about player safety, with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and National Hockey League (NHL) both expressing their condolences and committing to improving safety protocols and equipment. Johnson's family and friends are in the thoughts of many, and it is hoped that the measures being taken will help to make the sport safer for all players.