2023-10-29 13:40:53
There are many reactions to the death of Adam Johnson, a former Pittsburgh Penguins player who had his throat accidentally slit by a skate in the middle of a game.
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Johnson played in 13 games with the Penguins during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons. The organization also reacted.
“The Penguins join the hockey world in mourning Adam Johnson whose life ended far too soon,” the team said in a statement Sunday morning.
“We offer our deepest condolences to Adam’s family and friends as well as Adam’s former and current teammates and coaches. Adam is always going to be a member of the Penguins family.”
The NHL reacts
The National Hockey League also reacted in a very brief press release on Sunday.
“The National Hockey League family mourns the passing of former Pittsburgh Penguins player Adam Johnson. We offer our prayers and deepest condolences to his family, friends and teammates.”
Many NHL teams also reacted on social networks.
Second division soccer club Sheffield Wednesday held a minute’s silence before the start of their match on Sunday.
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