The girlfriend of former NHL player Adam Johnson penned a heartbreaking tribute Monday to the late forward, who died tragically over the weekend in a "freak accident" during a game.

Adam Johnson, a former Penguins player, suffered an injury during a freak accident in the UK. Bruce Bennett Officials stopped the game and the Panthers said players had returned to the locker rooms.

Former NHL player Adam Johnson tragically died after a "freak accident" during a game in England on Saturday when he suffered a catastrophic cut to his neck, according to his club and reports.

Remembering Adam Johnson on an emotional night in Nottingham – ‘a guy team-mates would all love’ By Tim Spiers Dec. 15, 2024Updated April 29, 2025 ...

American hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 his club said.

Following the horrific on-ice death of hockey player Adam Johnson due to a freak accident over the weekend, the English Ice Hockey Association has announced that neck guards will be mandatory in 2024.

U.K. hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor player who died after neck cut By Nick Lentz December 16, 2024 / 2:24 PM CST / AP Neck guards now required for all high school hockey players ...

Adam Johnson died in a freak accident during a hockey game Saturday night in England, and the loss of the 29-year-old forward was keenly felt by players and fans who know all too well the dangers ...

Floral tributes are placed for Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson, who died from a skate cut to the neck, outside the Motorpoint Arena, in Nottingham, England, on Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira) ...

Celebrating Adam Johnson’s life as team-mates return to the ice to ‘do what he loved’ By Greg O'Keeffe Nov. 19, 2023Updated Oct. 27, 2024 ...

The memorial game is held three weeks after Adam Johnson, 29, suffered a fatal cut to his neck during a game against Sheffield Steelers on Saturday, October 28. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira) ...

NHL Star Adam Johnson. Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty The BBC reported on Oct. 28 that the Challenge Cup match between the two teams at Sheffield Arena was called off when a "major medical emergency ...