Nottingham Panthers To Honor Adam Johnson With Jersey Retirement
The unfortunate passing of Adam Johnson has taken over not just the hockey community but the entire world. Millions of people have now heard Johnson's story and mourned his tragic passing.
His former team has announced they plan to honor him in a very special way soon.
Johnson Passes Away In Hockey Tragedy
Earlier this month the Nottingham Panthers were in national headlines after their player Adam Johnson passed away. Johnson was involved in an unfortunate play where a skate came in contact with his neck ending his life.
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After his passing Johnson's teammates and the local community gathered to mourn their friend.
Adam Johnson's memorial last night at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. There was a book of condolence, a two-minute silence at the time of the incident, which was followed by a long round of applause. Fans from all different clubs in the UK were in attendance
Many believed this would be the end of the ceremonies in honor of Johnson put together by the team. However, today it was announced that the team will be holding another special moment.
Panthers To Retire Johnson's Number In Special Ceremony
Today it was announced by the Nottingham Panthers that they will be retiring Adam Johnson's number 47 soon.
Following his tragic d*ath, the Nottingham Panthers of the @eliteicehockeyleague are retiring Adam Johnson's #47.
Johnson was producing at a point-per-game pace with the club prior to his passing...
Johnson was producing at a point-per-game pace with the club prior to his passing...
Johnson only spent 7 games in the EIHL but has changed the league forever. After his passing the EIHL made neck protection mandatory. This is something that many leagues also did showing Johnson's overall impact on the game he loved even after he is gone.
The Nottingham Panthers have continued to handle this situation with the utmost respect for Johnson and his family. His jersey retirement will be an event that the whole world will have eyes on.
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