"Say his name" - Fans demand name of man arrested and released on bail over death of Adam Johnson

In the wake of the tragic death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, NHL fans took to social media to express their shock, grief, and concerns. Johnson, 29, lost his life after suffering a severe neck injury caused by Matt Petgrave's skate blade during an Elite Ice Hockey League game between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers on October 28.

The man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with Johnson's murder was released on bail. Following this, NHL fans headed to X to vent their opinions on the "New York Post" news.

On Twitter, one fan asked for the unidentified man's name:

"Say his name."

Another fan questioned the apparent lack of coverage, stating:

"Why is no one posting his name?"

Some fans expressed their skepticism regarding the legal proceedings surrounding the case. One commented:

"The only surprise here is that the English court even imposed bail,"

Amid the sorrow and speculation, a call for increased safety measures in the sport emerged. A concerned fan stated:

"There's reckless behavior, however unintentional, like reckless driving. But what's really clear is the need for neck protection in the sport. That needs to be what these men died for. Their legacy."

As the hockey community grapples with this tragic event, fans are not only mourning the loss of a talented player but also advocating for proactive measures to enhance player safety and prevent such devastating incidents in the future.

American hockey player Adam Johnson's fatal encounter in UK Game

Adam Johnson met with a tragic accident while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in the UK. The 29-year-old, originally from Minnesota and a former Pittsburgh Penguins player, lost his life in a devastating on-ice incident during a game against the Sheffield Steelers at Sheffield's Utilita Arena.

As reported by the Telegraph, in the second period, Adam Johnson experienced a severe blow to the neck from Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave. Petgrave seemed to lose his balance following a prior on-ice collision. Spectators at the Utilita Arena were shocked as Johnson was visibly bleeding through his jersey.

Despite bravely skating away initially, he later collapsed. The impact from Petgrave's elevated leg, close to the center line, resulted in the unfortunate fatal on-ice incident.