No charges to be laid over ice hockey star's death from skate injuryTopic:Ice Hockey59m ago59 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 7:11pmAdam Johnson had played professionally for several years before his death. (AP: Paul Vernon)In short:The UK's Crown Prosection Service says it will not pursue charges against a man arrested in relation to the death of NHL player Adam Johnson.Police never identified the man they arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, but Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave later identified himself.Prosecutors say they did not believe there was a realistic chance of conviction.abc.net.au/news/man-who-killed-skater-to-not-be-prosecuted/105231850Link copiedShareShare articleBritish prosecutors will not pursue charges against a man arrested over the death of former National Hockey League player Adam Johnson.Johnson, 29, died shortly after his neck was slashed by a skate blade during a game in 2023.Police in South Yorkshire, England, arrested a man two weeks later on suspicion of manslaughter.At the time, the rising star's death on the hockey rink was labelled "unprecedented" and a "freak accident", drawing global attention and tributes from political leaders.Adam Johnson's death caused an outpouring of grief and requirements for hockey players to wear neck guards in the UK. (Reuters: Isabel Infantes)Police never identified the man they arrested, but Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave was involved in the collision in which Johnson was fatally injured.Mr Petgrave, 32, later identified himself in a crowd-funding appeal to help with legal fees.On Tuesday, the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it would not bring criminal charges against him."The CPS and South Yorkshire Police have worked closely together to determine whether any criminal charges should be brought against the other ice hockey player involved," deputy chief crown prosecutor Michael Quinn said."Following a thorough police investigation and a comprehensive review of all the evidence by the CPS, we have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offence and so there will not be a prosecution."Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Adam Johnson."Johnson received emergency treatment on the ice and was taken to Sheffield's Northern General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.A native of Minnesota, Johnson recorded one goal and three assists during his time with the Penguins.In response to the tragedy, the English Ice Hockey Association has required all players to wear neck guards since the start of 2024.ReutersPosted 59m ago59 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 7:11pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)SportCurtis fails to overturn three-game dangerous tackle banTopic:AFLPhoto shows Josh Sinn's head hits the ground in a tackle by Paul Curtis'So glad this is finally over': Doubles champ Purcell accepts 18-month doping banTopic:TennisPhoto shows Max Purcell smiles during a press conferenceUgle-Hagan takes indefinite personal leave from BulldogsTopic:AFLPhoto shows Jamrra Ugle-Hagan walks off the ground14yo schoolboy hits second-fastest IPL century ever in 'dream' inningsTopic:CricketPhoto shows Vaibhav Suryavanshi holds up his batHow Brown's fire and ice create Origin field goal magicTopic:State of OriginPhoto shows Lauren Brown prepares to kickTop StoriesAustralia faces a 'lonelier' world with rules-based order crumblingTopic:National SecurityPhoto shows Two men wearing glasses and suits behind the backdrop of the world map.Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A graphic shows a defence tank and aircraft over a map of Australia.China takes back seat in vote, though risks shaping policyTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A man in a suit, Xi Jinping, waves at camera.There's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Peter DuttonFinal campaign dash as Albanese sweats on Dutton suburban fightbackTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese takes a selfie with the public on a street.Related storiesA player's brutal death on the ice hockey rink has left a UK team devastated and police in tricky territoryPhoto shows A man playing ice hockeyIce hockey player arrested for in-game incident that killed opponentTopic:Ice HockeyPhoto shows A big screen shows a black and white picture of an ice hockey player, while two teams gather on the ice below.Related topicsCrimeEnglandIce HockeySportUnited KingdomWinter SportsTop StoriesAustralia faces a 'lonelier' world with rules-based order crumblingTopic:National SecurityPhoto shows Two men wearing glasses and suits behind the backdrop of the world map.Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsChina takes back seat in vote, though risks shaping policyTopic:Foreign AffairsThere's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbFinal campaign dash as Albanese sweats on Dutton suburban fightbackTopic:ElectionsJust InA constellation of conservative groups has altered the campaign landscapeTopic:Elections6m ago6 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:04pmHolmes à Court fuels movement that denies he'll have seat at the tableTopic:Political Parties and Movements7m ago7 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:03pmWhy you should consider using AI if you've been avoiding itTopic:Explainer4m ago4 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:06pmFirst Nations leaders want politicians to combat 'deepening division' in Indigenous issues14m ago14 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 7:56pmMore Just InBack to top