The Elite Ice Hockey League is heartbroken to confirm that Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson sadly passed away following a freak accident in Saturday’s game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers.
🏆 CONGRATULATIONS 🏆
Great Britain win Division 1 Group A and qualify for the top group next year!!
🥇GOLD MEDAL WINNERS!! 🥇
Congratulations Pete Russell and all at @TeamGBicehockey
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Referee James Ions has requested to change his jersey number.
💬 "47 is Adam’s legacy. No longer wearing the number felt the right way to show respect on behalf of all the officials."
Game officials will join players at centre ice for this weekend's pre-game tributes.
This weekend, we come together to remember and honour Adam Johnson.
At all games this weekend, we invite you to join us in observing a minute’s silence, followed by a minute’s applause, in memory of Adam.
The Elite League would like to place on record our dismay and disappointment at the portrayal of our female fanbase in the recent Financial Times article.
We’re very proud to have an incredibly diverse fanbase watching our great sport and they play a vibrant part in our
There's one team that deserves an extra applause more than anyone else for finishing the season, let alone staying in the playoff race until the final game.
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🖤 Congratulations to the eight teams who have made it to the playoffs.
💛 Wasn't quite to be for us but to every single player, staff and supporter, we are so proud of you all!
A year ago today, Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson tragically lost his life during an Elite League Challenge Cup game.
The thoughts of everyone connected with the Elite League continue to be with Adam's family, friends and teammates.
The entire Elite League dearly miss
Two years ago today, Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson tragically lost his life during an Elite League Challenge Cup game. The Elite League, its fans, and the entire ice hockey community will never forget Adam.
Adam, and all those affected, are in our thoughts today.
Everyone connected with the Elite Ice Hockey League is still coming to terms with the events of Saturday night, and the terrible news that was published on Sunday morning.
The Elite League can confirm that games scheduled for both Tuesday and Wednesday will be postponed.
Thank you @LilianGreenwood for the urgent question today regarding the effects of the current pandemic on ice hockey - and to all MPs across the country that have raised matters concerning all levels of the sport 🏒 | #EIHL