Motorpoint Arena
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| Address | Mary Ann St, Cardiff CF10 2EQ, UK |
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| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Opened | September 10, 1993 |
| Owners | Live Nation (Music) UK Ltd |
| Construction cost | 23 million GBP |
| Function | Convention Centre |
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| ID | 760496 |
About Motorpoint Arena
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and was opened on 10 September 1993 by singer Shirley Bassey. Its current name is due to a five-year sponsorship agreement. It is Cardiff's largest purpose-built exhibition facility.
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Adam Johnson: Coroner calls for ice hockey neck guards to be mandatory
... On Saturday, at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham to pay tribute to Johnson...
Adam Johnson: Crowds gather to pay tribute to ice hockey player
... Fans and mourners came together at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham to pay tribute to Johnson...
Adam Johnson: Inquest to open into death of ice hockey player
... The Motorpoint Arena will be open from 17:30 GMT for a gathering to remember the player, the club said...
Adam Johnson: Tributes to ice hockey player after 'freak accident'
... The club said Johnson s injury was a His teammates and fans have left flowers outside Nottingham s Motorpoint Arena where the Panthers play their home games...
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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