Tragic death of a hockey player. Fiancee's touching tribute
6:34 PM EDT, October 30, 2023
The hockey world mourns the death of Adam Johnson. His fiancee, Ryan Wolfe, has publicly spoken out following his tragic demise in the UK. "I will miss you forever and will always love you," she mournfully shared online.
The devastating incident occurred during the 33rd minute of the Elite Ice Hockey League game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers (2:1). The game was halted following this tragedy, and grief-stricken fans vacated the stands, shocked by what had transpired.
Medical help was given to Johnson on the ice before players surrounded him as they made their way to the locker room. This traumatic event unfolded in front of over 8,000 spectators.
The 29-year-old was rushed to Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, where he was sadly pronounced dead. Johnson's demise resulted from a skate cutting his throat.
The Nottingham Panthers are deeply devastated, announcing that Adam Johnson tragically died due to a freak accident during yesterday's game in Sheffield, reads the statement from the club's social media.
Johnson's Fiancee's Heartfelt Tribute
On Monday morning, his fiancee, Ryan Wolfe, publicly expressed her grief on social media. She shared a photograph along with a poignant message.
My sweet, sweet angel. I will forever miss you and will always love you, she wrote online.
The couple, known to have been engaged since summer, had relocated to England and had been living together. On Sunday, supporters gathered outside the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham to honor the "outstanding player" and "amicable teammate".
It's just horrifying, tragic, and very saddening. You can't fathom how much this guy was loved, stated Riley Tufte, Johnson's college teammate. A fan of the English team mournfully added, What happened was terrible and the image is proving hard to erase from my mind.
The American hockey player, throughout his career, represented the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, among others. He spent the previous seasons in Germany before signing a contract with the Panthers team for the current season.
