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HOW'S THAT FOR STARTERS: Ryan Tait celebrates scoring Sheffield Steelers' opening goal against Manchester. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers MEdia.

Steelers keep it simple to reach the semi-finals
IN the end it was all quite simple.

29-year-old Adam Johnson, who played for Nottingham Panthers, was fatally injured with a blade from an opponent’s skate during a game against the Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023.

Medics called to ice hockey player’s injury found ‘chaotic scene’

Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died during a match against Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023. (Picture: Panthers Images / SWNS)

Adam Johnson ice hockey death: Player told he won't face charges

Tributes will be paid on the first anniversary of the death of Adam Johnson (Pic: Panthers Images)

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29-year-old Adam, who played for Nottingham Panthers, was fatally injured with a blade from an opponent’s skate during a game against the Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023.

Man arrested following death of ice hockey player is rebailed

OPENING SALVO: Marc-Olivier Vallerand (far right) fires home a rebound on the power oplay for Sheffield Steelers' first goal against Cardiff on Saturday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers assume full control to earn some valuable 'downtime'

TRAGEDY: Adam Johnson. Picture courtesy of Panthers' Images/EIHL Media.

Elite League comes together to remember Adam Johnson

Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died during a match against Sheffield Steelers last year. Picture: Panthers Images / SWNS

Man arrested over death of ice hockey player rebailed

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Aaron Fox on being able to meet Steelers' great expectations

Magic moment: Sheffield Steelers players pour off the bench after completing the Elite League trophy treble (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Treble-winning Sheffield Steelers are a 'special' group, hails Aaron Fox

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Robert Dowd has slipped seamlessly into the skates of predecessor Jonathan Phillips as captain of Sheffield Steelers - already lifting league and Challenge Cup trophies this season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' Dowd proving ideal leading man on and off the ice - Shudra

TOUGH NIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Marc-Olivier Vallerand comes uinder pressure during Saturday's Elite League encounter at Nottingham Panthers. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers boss speaks out in support of courageous rivals Panthers

TOP TWO: Sheffield Steelers and Cardiff Devils meet for a second time at the Utilita Arena on Saturday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers not getting too far ahead of themselves during hectic period

LEADING MEN: Mark Simpson (left), Brandon Whistle and Cole Shudra, celebrate one of the latter's two strikes in the 6-4 win at Dundee Stars on Saturday night. Picture: Derek Black/EIHL Media.

Ability to spread the load gives Steelers' boss belief

TRAGEDY: Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson died after his neck was cut by an opponent's skate during a game against Sheffield Steelers on October 28 at Sheffield's Utilita Arena. Picture courtesy of Panthers' Images/EIHL Media.

Neckguards compulsory at Olympics and Worlds after Adam Johnson tragedy

GO_AHEAD GOAL: Brett Neumann scored Sheffield Steelers' third goal against Manchester at Ice Sheffield on Wednesday. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers have eye on the prize as top Cup seeding is clinched

STARTING POINT: Mikko Juusola (second right) puts Sheffield Steelers ahead against Glasgow Clan on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers coach few complaints after winning streak ended

ICE BREAKER: Scott Allen celebrates with new signing Dominic Cormier after putting Sheffield Steelers 4-1 ahead against Belfast Giants. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media

Steelers show 'ton of character' again to down champions

TOUGH TEST: Sheffield Steelers' Mark Simpson (right) battles for puck possession in last week's 2-1 overtime win against Coventry. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers doing it tough as they aim to keep Giants at arm's length

TRIBUTE: Sheffield Steelers' players acknowledge the 8,500-plus crowd at the Utilita Arena following an emotional return to home ice. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Coach Fox hails 'special group' of Steelers players

RETURN TO ACTION: Sheffield Steelers' players congratulate each other after Robert Dowd's goal ion the 4-1 win at Manchester Storm. Picture courtesy of Mark Ferris/EIHL Media.

Steelers post winning return to the ice in cup win over Storm
SHEFFIELD STEELERS returned to action for the first time since the tragic death of Adam Johnson, earning the praise of head coach Aaron Fox for their performance in a 4-1 Challenge Cup victory at Manchester Storm.
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REMEMBERED: Fans look at floral tributes outside the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, ahead of a memorial for Nottingham Panthers' ice hockey player Adam Johnson, the 29-year-old who died after a 'freak accident' during a Challenge Cup match against Sheffield Steelers on October 28. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

Steelers prepare for emotional return to action

Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson: Coroner says neck guards should be mandatory

Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers who tragically died in a game at Sheffield Steelers on October 28. (Picture: Panthers Images)

Adam Johnson death - Aaron Fox on 'difficult and emotional' time

The Rosadocs at Sheffield City Hall Ballroom. Picture: Scott Antcliffe

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Leeds Knights' Jordan Griffin takes on Hull Seahawks' James Archer. The rivals return to action this weekend.

Yorkshire ice hockey rivals set for return after tragedy

A message board with a tribute to Nottingham Panthers' ice hockey player Adam Johnson outside the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, the home of the Panthers. Photo credit Jacob King/PA Wire.

Coroner offers condolences to family of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

An inquest is due to open into the death of Adam Johnson, of the Nottingham Panthers. (Picture: Panthers Images)

Inquest set to open into death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks gather at center ice, before an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, to honor former Penguin player Adam Johnson, shown on scoreboard, who died in while playing in an English hockey league game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Ice hockey players to wear neck guards as sport reacts to Adam Johnson death

Tragic: Adam Johnson playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL in 2019. He died in a freak accident on the ice in Sheffield on Saturday. (Picture: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

'Nothing can prepare you for this' - Sheffield Steelers on Adam Johnson tragedy

Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson tragically died on Saturday night after a freak accident during a match against Sheffield Steelers.
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Nottingham Panthers' tribute in full to Adam Johnson

Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson dies in freak accident in match against Sheffield Steelers
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Ice Hockey player Adam Johnson dies in freak accident in match
The Elite Ice Hockey League has confirmed that Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson sadly passed away following a freak accident in Saturday’s game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers.
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Former Sheffield United striker Ched Evans will have his appeal against his rape conviction heard this week.

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Adam Johnson sex trial shown photos from footballer's phone

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England footballer Adam Johnson, 28, arrivea at Bradford Crown Court, Bradford, where he is due to go on trial accused of child sex charges. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday February 10, 2016. The 28-year-old Sunderland winger is set to appear following allegations of sexual activity with a girl under 16. See PA story COURTS Johnson. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

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Footballer Adam Johnson on child sex and grooming charges

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England and ex-Leeds footballer Adam Johnson bailed in child sex probe

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England and ex-Leeds footballer Adam Johnson bailed in child sex probe

Phil Parkinson embraces defender Rory McArdle, whose performance in the win over Sunderland was described as exceptional by the Bradford City manager (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

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Hull City manager Steve bruce celebrates after his side score their third goal.

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