STATEMENT: Adam Johnson

The Elite Ice Hockey League is heartbroken to confirm that Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson sadly passed away following a freak accident in Saturday’s game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers.

In light of this deeply upsetting news, the Elite League has postponed all games scheduled to take place on Sunday 29 October 2023.

The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with the EIHL are with Adam’s family, friends and team mates at this incredibly sad and difficult time. We would also ask everyone to respect the privacy of Adam’s family at this time.

Glasgow Clan are deeply devastated to hear the news coming out of Nottngham as a sport, we pride ourselves as being part of the ‘hockey family’ and right now, more than ever, we need to come together for everyone involved.

Clan Head Coach and Head of Hockey Operations Jason Morgan had the following to say over the sad news:

“My heart breaks and I want to send my sincere condolences on behalf of the Glasgow Clan Hockey Club,” he said.

“Our thoughts and prayers at this time go out to the Johnson family and friends.

“The Nottingham organisation will need everyone’s support as they navigate through this tragic accident as the UK hockey family grieves together as another tragedy has taken place.

“It’s a sad day for the sport as we mourn one of our own.”