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Adam Johnson
NameAdam Johnson
Birth date22 June 1994
Birth placeHibbing, Minnesota, U.S.
Death date28 October 2023
Death placeSheffield, England
Height in11
Weight lb175
PositionForward
ShootsLeft
Played forPittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Ontario Reign, Malmo Redhawks, Augsburger Panther, Nottingham Panthers
Ntl teamUSA
Draft81st overall
Draft year2015
Draft teamPittsburgh Penguins
Career start2017
Career end2023

Adam Johnson was an American professional ice hockey forward whose career spanned the National Hockey League and several European leagues. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and played 13 games for the franchise during the 2017–18 season. His life was tragically cut short in October 2023 following a fatal on-ice accident while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in the Elite Ice Hockey League.

Early life and education

Born in Hibbing, Minnesota, Johnson was raised in a region with a rich hockey tradition. He played his high school hockey for Hibbing High School, competing in Minnesota State High School League tournaments. For his junior hockey career, he joined the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League, a premier development circuit. His performance there earned him a commitment to play NCAA Division I hockey for the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs, where he studied and played under coach Scott Sandelin.

Playing career

After his sophomore season with the Bulldogs, Johnson signed an entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins in March 2017. He made his NHL debut that season and scored his first goal against the Minnesota Wild. He spent much of his professional tenure with Pittsburgh's American Hockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. After becoming a free agent, he played for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, and later the Ontario Reign, affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. In 2020, he moved to Europe, playing for the Malmo Redhawks in the Swedish Hockey League and the Augsburger Panther in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. For the 2023–24 season, he joined the Nottingham Panthers of the British Elite Ice Hockey League.

International career

Johnson represented the United States on the international stage at the junior level. He was selected to play for the U.S. National Junior Team at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships held in Helsinki, Finland. The American team, featuring future NHL players like Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk, earned a bronze medal at the tournament after defeating Sweden in the third-place game.

Post-playing career and death

On October 28, 2023, during a game between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers at the Utilita Arena Sheffield, Johnson suffered a catastrophic injury when his neck was cut by a skate blade in a collision. The match was immediately abandoned, and he was transported to the Northern General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The incident prompted an investigation by South Yorkshire Police and a coroner's inquest was opened. The tragedy led to widespread calls for increased neck protection in professional hockey.

Legacy and tributes

Johnson's death sent shockwaves through the global hockey community, leading to an outpouring of tributes from organizations like the NHL, NHLPA, and the International Ice Hockey Federation. The Nottingham Panthers retired his number 47 jersey in a moving ceremony. In the aftermath, many professional leagues, including the Elite Ice Hockey League and several NCAA conferences, began mandating or strongly recommending the use of neck guards. The Adam Johnson Memorial Fund was established to support community hockey initiatives in Minnesota and the United Kingdom.

Personal life

Johnson was engaged to his partner, Ryan Wolfe, at the time of his death. He was known to be close with his family in Hibbing, Minnesota, and maintained friendships with many former teammates from his time at the University of Minnesota Duluth and the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. An avid outdoorsman, he often spent his off-seasons in Minnesota enjoying fishing and other activities.

Category:American ice hockey players Category:1994 births Category:2023 deaths Category:Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks Category:Sportspeople from Hibbing, Minnesota