Nottingham Panthers player Johnson died after suffering a cut to the neck during an Elite League game with Sheffield Steelers on Saturday, October 28. In his first public statement since a tragedy that has rocked the ice hockey world, Fox paid tribute to the outpouring of love his club, and the Panthers, have received, with both holding candlelight vigils on Saturday night.
There’s tons of love, support, and plenty of tears that are being shared throughout our team and staff. 'We know that’s going to be something that isn’t going to go away and we will likely have for a long time moving forward.” Fox confirmed the players had returned to practice late last week ahead of what will be a very emotional game at the Utilita Arena on Sunday.
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