No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was cut by opponent's skate

No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player during game – what this means for sport and the law

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that no criminal charges will be brought against Canadian ice hockey player Matt Petgrave in relation to the death of American player Adam Johnson during a British Elite League match in October 2023. Petgrave had been arrested in November 2023 on suspicion of manslaughter after his skate blade struck Johnson’s neck during open play in a game between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers. Joh…

Hockey player whose skate slashed throat, killed ex-Pittsburgh Penguin learns fate

Hockey player Matt Petgrave has learned his fate after his skate slashed the throat and killed fellow hockey player Adam Johnson during a game in October of 2023.

Adam Johnson death: Major update in ice hockey player's case as suspect learns his fate

Adam Johnson, who played for Nottingham Panthers, died after his neck was sliced in a collision during a game.

No charges in former Penguin's death

LONDON — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of former Pittsburgh Penguins player Adam Johnson was told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.

No charges in Johnson death arrest

LONDON — British prosecutors say a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face charges. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his…

Canadian Hockey Player, Matt Petgrave With Face No Charges After Slashing Adam Johnson's Throat With His Skate, Killing Him On The Ice

Canadian hockey player Matt Petgrave will face no criminal charges in the slashing death of Adam Johnson. Johnson sadly passed after getting his neck sliced open in 2023. Petgrave was later arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by South Yorkshire Police. "The Crown Prosecution Service has decided it will not bring criminal charges against a professional ice hockey player following the death of Adam Johnson during a match between The Sheffield St…