ADAM Johnson’s fiance has paid tribute after he died in a “freak accident” when his throat was slashed by an ice hockey skate.
The Nottingham Panthers star, 29, suffered a gash to his throat in a collision with Sheffield Steelers’ Matt Petgrave on Saturday.
The couple are understood to have become engaged over the summer
His girlfriend Ryan Wolfe took to Instagram on Monday morning to post a picture of the ice hockey star.
She said: “My sweet, sweet angel. I’ll miss you forever and love you always.”
The couple are understood to have become engaged over the summer and lived in England together.
Ryan is said to have run onto the ice at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena as players formed a ring to give him privacy as he received emergency medical treatment from paramedics.
Thousands of fans were in attendance at the Elite Ice Hockey League game, but were sent home due to the “major medical emergency”.
Johnson was rushed to hospital from the arena, but the Panthers confirmed hours later he had died from his injuries.
Fans gathered outside the Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena yesterday to pay tribute to the “outstanding ice hockey player” and “great teammate”.
A sea of tributes, including flowers, heartfelt messages, a shirt and cup with the player’s number 47, were left by heartbroken supporters from both clubs.
Former teammates and friends have also paid tribute to Johnson as an “absolutely magical” player who was loved by those he shared the ice with.
Riley Tufte, who played with US-born Johnson in college, told The Athletic: “Just horrifying and tragic and so, so sad. I can’t tell you how loved this guy was and just how proud he was to play at UMD (University of Maryland).”
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