The hockey match between the Sheffield Steelers and the Nottingham Panthers was marked by endless tragedy. Adam Johnson has died aged 29 after being shot in the neck following a freak duel in midfield.

Hockey player Adam Johnson died at the age of 29 during a match between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers

Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers met on Saturday night in the group stage of the Hockey Challange Cup, but the game was marred by tragedy.

At the age of 29, Adam Johnson died on the field after a strange duel in the middle of the field. In front of more than 8,000 spectators, with 6 minutes left in the second half, Johnson got into a puck fight in the middle of the court, an opponent cut his throat with skates and started bleeding profusely.

He somehow managed to get to the technical bench, but due to heavy bleeding, he could no longer be saved.

“Everyone at Nottingham Panthers is truly distressed to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away in a horrific incident during last night’s game in Sheffield. Nottingham Panthers would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club including the players, staff, management and owner are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s death.

Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him.” – said in the official statement of Nottingham Panthers.