Johnson died on Oct. 28 after an on-ice collision resulted in a cut to his neck from a skate.
The Nottingham Panthers of Britain’s Elite Ice Hockey League have created a memorial jersey to honour their teammate Adam Johnson.. They will also be available for purchase at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, the team’s home arena.
The team would like to extend their immense gratitude to Rhino Sports and Ice Locker for their support in making the jerseys available to fans. Since his passing, various organizations have begun mandating the use of neck protection for players. The Penguins announced Tuesday that they’ll mandate neck protection for players on their AHL and ECHL clubs. Several NHL players have worn neck guards and other items since last weekend. The English Ice Hockey Association will make neck guards mandatory starting in 2024 during “all on-ice activities”.
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