Ice hockey player's inquest told of 'chaotic scene'
Summary
Ice hockey player Adam Johnson died in October 2023 after a skate hit his neck during a league game between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers. An inquest is investigating the circumstances, including medical response and safety measures like neck guards.Key Facts
- Adam Johnson was 29 years old and played for the Nottingham Panthers.
- The injury happened during an Elite League match at Sheffield Arena.
- Johnson was hit in the neck by a skate from opposing player Matt Petgrave.
- Johnson died in hospital from the fatal neck injury.
- Paramedics described the scene as chaotic and had trouble accessing the ice quickly.
- There are questions about the availability of blood for medical treatment at the arena.
- The coroner is examining medical care and safety equipment like neck guards.
- Neck guards became mandatory in the Elite League starting January 2024.
- The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to press criminal charges against Petgrave.
- The inquest is expected to last several weeks and is unlikely to happen this year.
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