Adam Johnson died in 2023. No criminal charges will be brought after the death of an ice hockey player who died during a match in Sheffield. Adam Johnson, who played for Nottingham Panthers, died in October 2023 after his neck was cut by another player’s skate during the match at the Utilita Arena. The player […]

11 months ago

The best quiz for the best day of the week. The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz has arrived, and it is packed with quizzy sporting goodness that is sure to kick your weekend off in the right way. Although there are lots of questions peppered in this quiz about the last week of sporting action, we […]

2 years ago

It’s been described as a freak accident Nottingham Panthers have confirmed that one of their ice hockey players has died following a “freak accident” in Sheffield. Adam Johnson, 29, was playing for the Panthers in their game against Sheffield Steelers where thousands saw Johnson reportedly suffered a serious cut to the neck from a skate. A […]

2 years ago

‘It’s a completely different level of pressure.’ Petr Cech has claimed that playing ice hockey is more fun than featuring in the Champions League. After retiring from football in 2019, the former goalkeeper turned to ice hockey, joining the Guildford Phoenix in 2019. He was awarded Man of the Match and saved a penalty on […]

3 years ago

What a brilliant experience this will be for Ireland’s ice hockey hopefuls. A young Irish ice hockey team will represent the nation later this week in a tournament bringing together teams from across the world. Ireland’s Under 12 Junior Development Team, The Saints, will participate in the inaugural Commemorative Imjin-Pyeongchang International Youth Ice Hockey Tournament, which commemorates the 65th […]

8 years ago

Calgary Flames had a packed HQ for the unveiling of their latest signing. The NHL franchise held a press conference to announce the signing of nine-year-old Kilkenny-born Fionn Daly on a one-day contract. Daly, who currently plays for the Calgary Venom of the Calgary Sledge Hockey Association, moved over to Calgary when he was five. They […]

9 years ago