Matt Petgrave cleared in Adam Johnson’s tragic on-ice death
British prosecutors have decided not to file charges against Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave, who was under investigation following the on-ice death of Nottingham Panthers forwardAdam Johnson. The decision ends months of speculation and legal uncertainty surrounding one of the most heartbreaking moments in recent hockey history.Johnson, 29, died after a freak accident during an Elite Ice Hockey League game in Sheffield on October 28, 2023.Petgrave's skate struck Johnson in the neck during a mid-ice collision, causing a fatal injury. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.GRAPHIC VIDEO - Former NHL player Adam Johnson died after accidentally cutting his throat with skateTwo weeks later, a man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. South Yorkshire Police never officially named Petgrave, but he acknowledged being the subject of the investigation in a public fundraiser for legal expenses.No charges, but […]