Adam Johnson

[Justin Kase]

There are multiple stories that the former Hibbing High School and UMD star has suffered a horrific injury in game in the UK. Skate to the throat, terrible scene. They shut down the game and the arena. He was worked on at the site, and then taken by ambulance to the hospital, where surgery was performed.
There are some reports that he’s hanging on, some that he isn’t. If you’re a praying person, say one for him and his family.

edit….. hearing more and more that he passed, but I haven’t seen an official statement. I sure hope this is wrong.

[Hornets]

There are multiple stories that the former Hibbing High School and UMD star has suffered a horrific injury in game in the UK. Skate to the throat, terrible scene. They shut down the game and the arena. He was worked on at the site, and then taken by ambulance to the hospital, where surgery was performed.
There are some reports that he’s hanging on, some that he isn’t. If you’re a praying person, say one for him and his family.

I started wearing one of those neck guards several years ago because of stories like this....Clint Malarchuk comes to mind.

[Justin Kase]

There are multiple stories that the former Hibbing High School and UMD star has suffered a horrific injury in game in the UK. Skate to the throat, terrible scene. They shut down the game and the arena. He was worked on at the site, and then taken by ambulance to the hospital, where surgery was performed.
There are some reports that he’s hanging on, some that he isn’t. If you’re a praying person, say one for him and his family.

I started wearing one of those neck guards several years ago because of stories like this....Clint Malarchuk comes to mind.

The story I read said it was more of an incidental contact thing, just a freak accident. The comments from people that said they were there call it the worst, most horrifying scene they have witnessed.

[Hornets]

There are multiple stories that the former Hibbing High School and UMD star has suffered a horrific injury in game in the UK. Skate to the throat, terrible scene. They shut down the game and the arena. He was worked on at the site, and then taken by ambulance to the hospital, where surgery was performed.
There are some reports that he’s hanging on, some that he isn’t. If you’re a praying person, say one for him and his family.

I started wearing one of those neck guards several years ago because of stories like this....Clint Malarchuk comes to mind.

The story I read said it was more of an incidental contact thing, just a freak accident. The comments from people that said they were there call it the worst, most horrifying scene they have witnessed.

I can imagine...yikes.

[mnbob70]

RIP

[weimy froob]

terrible. RIP

[Beef Supreme]

I guess the video is available on-line if you’re morbidly curious enough to want to see it.


I’m not.

[Falen's Boyfriend]

The reports all say "freak accident." Broken neck? Do we know?

So sad.

[mnbob70]

The reports all say "freak accident." Broken neck? Do we know?

So sad.

His neck was cut by a skate blade

[Hornets]

TJ Oshie's cut resistant apparel is going to make him very rich....

[Falen's Boyfriend]

Did not search for the video, but it popped up on my Twitter feed.

Opposing player kicked him in the throat. Looked intentional.

[HeHateMe]

Looked horrific... I cannot believe he got up and skated away. Geez... I did not play to watch either but there it was on twitter without having to search for it.

[Zambonee Guy]

Did not search for the video, but it popped up on my Twitter feed.

Opposing player kicked him in the throat. Looked intentional.

I haven't seen the video, but what makes you think it was intentional?

Most people are calling it a freak accident.

[Falen's Boyfriend]

Did not search for the video, but it popped up on my Twitter feed.

Opposing player kicked him in the throat. Looked intentional.

I haven't seen the video, but what makes you think it was intentional?

Most people are calling it a freak accident.

Yes, I noticed the internet was immediately filled with stories describing it as "a freak accident."

I didn't say it was intentional. I said it LOOKED intentional. It looks like a karate kick to the throat.

Check out the video for yourself.

On Twitter, you can see the video on @jzkaiser. It's the first video on his feed. The video ends right after the collision so you don't see any blood. You just see the hit.

There's at least one more video of the incident that shows the blood, etc and I do not recommend watching that one.

Let me know what you think after watching it.

[Slap Shot]

I haven't seen it even though it popped a few times on the Twitter. No desire to see that.

[Falen's Boyfriend]

I haven't seen it even though it popped a few times on the Twitter. No desire to see that.

If you check out the Twitter account I listed above @jzkaiser ... you can see the collision. I promise that it's not gory. The video ends right after the hit.

[weimy froob]

TJ Oshie's cut resistant apparel is going to make him very rich....

Minnesota company's cut-resistant hockey gear sells out after player Adam Johnson's death
Warroad Hockey Co., from NHLer T.J. Oshie, produces shirts that protect the neck and wrists.

A Warroad, Minn.-based clothing brand that makes cut-resistant gear to protect hockey players from sharp skate blades has experienced a surge in demand following the accidental death of a former Minnesota Duluth star and professional player.

Warroad Hockey Co., which NHL player and Warroad-raised T.J. Oshie helped found, has sold out of its Tilo neck and wrist guards, according to a post on the company's Facebook page. There's currently a waiting list for those who want to know when the cut-resistant items are back in stock.

Former Minnesota Duluth hockey player and Hibbing star Adam Johnson died after an opponent's skate blade cut his neck in a collision Saturday in Sheffield, England during an Elite Ice Hockey League game. Johnson's team, the Nottingham Panthers, called it a "freak accident," but the incident is under investigation with the South Yorkshire Police.

Johnson later died at a local hospital. He was 29 years old.

In response to the tragedy, the English Ice Hockey Association has mandated players wear neck guards for all on-ice activities starting Jan. 1.

Oshie told the Associated Press he received about 100 texts from other players about his cut-resistant clothing and said his company's inventory sold out Sunday.

"It's just crazy, sad, and we don't have anything left," Oshie told reporters after Washington Capitals practice Monday. "We're thinking about his family first. We'll try to get as many products out there as we can for people."

The sold-out tops sell for $199 and features "an adjustable neck collar built with Kevlar and protective foam" that's "designed to help deflect and absorb the impact of skate blades, sticks or elbows to your neck and clavicle," per the company's website.

[Zambonee Guy]

Did not search for the video, but it popped up on my Twitter feed.

Opposing player kicked him in the throat. Looked intentional.

I haven't seen the video, but what makes you think it was intentional?

Most people are calling it a freak accident.

Yes, I noticed the internet was immediately filled with stories describing it as "a freak accident."

I didn't say it was intentional. I said it LOOKED intentional. It looks like a karate kick to the throat.

Check out the video for yourself.

On Twitter, you can see the video on @jzkaiser. It's the first video on his feed. The video ends right after the collision so you don't see any blood. You just see the hit.

There's at least one more video of the incident that shows the blood, etc and I do not recommend watching that one.

Let me know what you think after watching it.

The slow motion replay obviously looked worse (and intentional).

But the replay at full-speed showed he was desperately trying stop him with this legs when he got spun around, but the skate to the neck was a freak accident.