British officials report an arrest in the death of hockey pro Adam Johnson, the former Pittsburgh Penguins player who was killed while playing in England last month.
During a collision, an opposing player’s leg goes up and his skate appears to slice Johnson’s neck – he later died at the hospital.
Police announcing an arrest on suspicion of manslaughter, but they have not revealed who was arrested – whether it was that opposing player or someone else.
Back in Pennsylvania, where Johnson also played college hockey, tributes to the 29-year-old. The Penguins forming a circle in the arena (nats) clicking their hockey sticks in Johnson’s honor. His death is already prompting change. Neck guards will soon be mandatory for hockey players in England.