BBC: "Man arrested over ice hockey player's death"

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A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been released on police bail.
The Nottingham Panthers player's neck was injured by a skate during a collision with Sheffield Steelers' Matt Petgrave on 28 October.

Adam Johnson: Man arrested over ice hockey player's death bailed

The 29-year-old Nottingham Panthers player died in hospital following a game in Sheffield.

www.bbc.com

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A man arrested over death of a hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail

A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, has been released on bail.

apnews.com

 

[Nebulous]

So that guy slit someone's throat with the blade of an ice skate? It was on purpose or accidental? Is there a video of what happened?

 

[PGen98]

So that guy slit someone's throat with the blade of an ice skate? It was on purpose or accidental? Is there a video of what happened?

They're trying to say it was on purpose because of how his leg came swinging around after a hit, but...it's iffy.

WArning that this is graphic

Spoiler

 

[Nebulous]

They're trying to say it was on purpose because of how his leg came swinging around after a hit, but...it's iffy.

WArning that this is graphic

Spoiler

It says not found.

 

[PGen98]

It says not found.

GRAPHIC VIDEO - Former NHL player Adam Johnson died after accidentally cutting his throat with skate - MarcaTV

Despite receiving immediate assistance, the 29-year-old player passed away during the game between Nottingham Panthers (his team) and Sheffield Steelers

videos.marca.com

 

[Nebulous]

That all happened so fast. Hard to tell what actually happened.

 

[PGen98]

That all happened so fast. Hard to tell what actually happened.

Compare it to this, the play looks strikingly similar to me...

 

[Nebulous]

Compare it to this, the play looks strikingly similar to me...

So there has been multiple throat cuttings in this sport? You'd think they'd wear something to protect their necks.

 

[PGen98]

So there has been multiple throat cuttings in this sport? You'd think they'd wear something to protect their necks.

They're going to look into mandating it, thankfully, next season. It's insane that it hasn't been mandated before now. I mean...

 

[Nebulous]

BRutal!

 

[PGen98]

BRutal!

Absolutely, so, so dangerous, but prosecution worthy? I understand someone died in this case, and that's tragic, but...it's an accident, IMO

 

[Nebulous]

Absolutely, so, so dangerous, but prosecution worthy? I understand someone died in this case, and that's tragic, but...it's an accident, IMO

That and its a sport where players are fully aware of the risks before signing up.

 

[PGen98]

That and its a sport where players are fully aware of the risks before signing up.

Absolutely. You willingly play with blades on your feet going in all directions after big hits. It's a known risk, a known entity. They have more and more safety equipment available, but the risk persists and is well known.

 

[Nebulous]

Absolutely. You willingly play with blades on your feet going in all directions after big hits. It's a known risk, a known entity. They have more and more safety equipment available, but the risk persists and is well known.

I suppose people go into with the mindset of "That happens to other people, it will never happen to me" ....until it does.

 

[PGen98]

I suppose people go into with the mindset of "That happens to other people, it will never happen to me" ....until it does.

Yeah, definitely, and let's not forget the puck can absolutely decimate you, too

 

[Nebulous]

Ouch!

I think I will pass on becoming a professional hockey player.

 

[PGen98]

Ouch!

I think I will pass on becoming a professional hockey player.

Yeah, I decided to pass on that career, as well

 

[Nebulous]

Yeah, I decided to pass on that career, as well

They wouldn't want us in the first place

 

[PGen98]

They wouldn't want us in the first place

I'd be a good distraction! "And play is halted as some kind of mutant in hockey gear has stepped onto the ice."