In a somber but understandable decision, the Nottingham Panthers, the EIHL team that tragically lost Adam Johnson, has opted to conclude its participation in the current season.
The untimely passing of Johnson, a former member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, occurred at the end of last month. The incident, where he suffered a fatal cut to the neck from an opponent's skate blade, prompted a police investigation and led leagues worldwide to implement a mandatory neck guard policy.