Keep Your Sticks (And Skates) On The Ice: A Look At The Tragic Adam Johnson Case

As a former hockey player- with even a brief stint in junior – every time I hear about an injury or death during a game, it grabs my attention. I was able to avoid serious injury while I played and, now that I look back, am quite fortunate for that. Some hockey players aren't as lucky.

Many have probably heard about Adam Johnson, a former Pittsburgh Penguin who died after his throat was slit by an errant skate blade while playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in England. Mr. Johnson received emergency treatment on the ice but was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Very sad.

The other player, Matt Petgrave, is under investigation so we'll wait to see if any criminal charges come from the incident.