Telford Tigers is devastated to hear the news that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident in last night’s game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers.
All staff, coaches and players of Telford Tigers send their heartfelt condolences to Adam’s family, team mates and the wider hockey community at this incredibly sad and difficult time.
We join the ice hockey family in asking that the privacy of Adam’s family, friends and everyone at Nottingham Panthers is respected.
Many will have found Saturday night’s events very distressing. The following help and support is available for those who may need it:
- NHS: Help and support after a traumatic event
https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/our-work/mental-health-support/help-and-support/ - Child Mind Institute: Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event
https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-after-a-traumatic-event/ - Mind: Coping with Trauma
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/trauma/helping-yourself-now/