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British prosecutors have decided not to file charges against an ice hockey player linked to the on-ice death of American Adam Johnson, 29, during an October 2023 match between the Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers. According to the Crown Prosecution Service, a thorough investigation found "no realistic prospect of conviction" for any offence, leading to the decision not to prosecute, as reported by Channel News Asia and Reuters.
Adam Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers when he suffered a fatal neck injury caused by a skate during the match. His death has raised significant safety concerns within the sport, prompting the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to make neck laceration guards mandatory for players in all competitions, following a review by its medical committee, according to ABC News and Reuters.
The incident has been described as a "freak accident," and the British ice hockey community has reacted with shock and sorrow. Following Johnson's passing, the English Ice Hockey Association mandated that all players wear neck guards while on the ice to enhance safety, as noted by ABC News and Channel News Asia.