The Nottingham Panthers, who play in England’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), announced Sunday that the organization is “heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing.”

Officials stopped the Panthers’ game Saturday against the Sheffield Steelers after Johnson was involved in a collision on the ice during the second period. Johnson received emergency treatment on the ice, and players eventually returned to the locker room after he was taken to Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital.

Nearly 8,000 fans at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena were asked to leave the building because of what the Panthers announced as a “major medical emergency.”

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    Damn he got Malarchuk’d, fucking scary. Sad he didn’t pull through it must’ve been very bad :(

    Rest in peace

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      Unlikely. The players won’t like them. They don’t even use full face shields or cages like the NCAA.

      Should they? Yes. But they’re going to fight it.

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        I don’t see anything saying America in the post and I don’t see any rules in the instance info saying American news only so I’m confused why you’re mentioning it