Ice Hockey
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Team members | 3 Forwards; 2 Defensemen; 1 Goaltender |
|---|---|
| First played | 19th century |
| Canada | |
| Contact | Full contact |
| Highest governing body | International Ice Hockey Federation |
| Venue | Hockey rink or arena, and is sometimes played on a frozen lake or pond for recreation |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 801612 |
About Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is a contact team sport played on ice, usually in a rink, in which two teams of skaters use their sticks to shoot a vulcanized rubber puck into their opponent's net to score points.
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...A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of Ice Hockey player Adam Johnson has been released on police bail...
Adam Johnson: Arrest over ice hockey player's death
...A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the death of Ice Hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut during a match...
Adam Johnson: Coroner calls for ice hockey neck guards to be mandatory
...By Samantha NobleBBC NewsA coroner has called for neck guards in Ice Hockey to be compulsory following the death of a player whose neck was cut during a match...
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...By Emma Snow & Will JeffordBBC NewsCrowds of people have gathered in memory of an Ice Hockey player who died after his neck was cut during a match...
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...An Ice Hockey player who died after his neck was fatally cut during a match was identified by his partner, an inquest has heard...
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...An inquest into the death of an Ice Hockey player whose neck was fatally cut is due to open on Friday...
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Adam Johnson: Coroner calls for ice hockey neck guards to be mandatory
By Samantha NobleBBC News
A coroner has called for neck guards in Ice Hockey to be compulsory following The death of a player whose neck was cut during a match.
Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson suffered The Injury from a skate worn by Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave on 28 October.
Coroner Tanyka Rawden has written a prevention of future deaths report.
The Sheffield coroner said she was concerned deaths may occur in The Future if neck guards were not worn.
The Incident has been described as a " freak accident" by The Panthers.
The UK's top Ice Hockey Division - The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) - announced last week it would but would " strongly encourage" players and officials to wear them after Johnson's death.
While governing body The English Ice Hockey Association previously said neck guards would be mandatory from 2024 onwards, that decision does not impact The EIHL, which is not under its control.
In The prevention of future deaths report, She Said : " In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken. In The circumstances it is my statutory duty to report to you. "
She Said she was concerned that The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) recommended neck guards or protectors to be worn, but there was no requirement for Ice Hockey players over The Age Of 18 to wear equipment designed to protect The Neck .
The Coroner added: " In due course The inquest will consider whether The use of a neck guard or protector could have prevented Mr Johnson's death.
" At this stage in my investigation however, I Am sufficiently concerned that deaths may occur in The Future if neck guards or protectors are not worn.
" In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you have The Power to take such action. "
The Report has been sent to sent to Ice Hockey UK and English Ice Hockey Association Limited, which have 56 days to respond.
The inquest was.
On Monday, a celebration of life event took place in Johnson's home in Hibbing, Minnesota.
On Saturday, at The Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham to pay tribute to Johnson.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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