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Adam Johnson: Coroner calls for ice hockey neck guards to be mandatory

Oct 31,2023 12:21 pm

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.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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