There is no date set for when the Panthers and Steelers will return to action
Sheffield Steelers says its players will return to action "in their own time" after the tragic death of Adam Johnson. Johnson, 29, died after suffering a cut to the neck during Nottingham Panthers' game against the Steelers on Saturday, October 28.
The Panthers said fans would be invited onto the ice to sign a book of condolences at Saturday's event, which is due to start at 5.30pm. The club said a two-minute silence would also be held at 8.20pm - one week on from the tragic incident.An unofficial vigil will also be held at the Utilita Arena, in Sheffield, where the tragedy happened. Fans will gather at 8pm before holding a minute's silence at 8.20pm.
A Steelers spokesman said: "The whole ice hockey community here in the UK and around the world has been rocked by the tragic death of Adam Johnson during our game with the Nottingham Panthers last weekend. The thoughts, prayers and condolences of everyone at the Steelers are with Adam’s family and his team, the fans and everyone affected."As a club, we are a family, and it is important that we support each other and those across our sport.
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