American Hockey League (AHL) Providence Bruins hockey players played a game wearing necklaces after the death of a former Pittsburgh Penguins hockey player. Adam Johnson from a cut on his neck caused by a skate, reports B/R Open Ice.
According to a source, several Providence Bruins players wore neck guards during a 2-3 overtime loss to the Springfield Thunderbirds on Sunday.
This game was the team’s first since it was announced that Adam Johnson died after being cut on the neck by a skate during a game in Great Britain. The incident happened during Saturday’s Challenge Cup match between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers, for which Johnson played. The match in Sheffield was interrupted in the second period when the 29-year-old hockey player received a cut in the throat with a skate. Johnson was transported to a local hospital, but doctors were unable to save him. During his career, Johnson played in 13 NHL games for Pittsburgh.
Source : MatchTV
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