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The news we hoped we would not have to post, but sadly it has been confirmed by his family that sadly Adam Johnson passed away.
All of us here at 4000 and Counting would like to pass on our condolences to the family, friends and team mates of Adam Johnson.
Our hearts break for
Some of the stuff I've been reading in the comments on X and on Facebook about Matt Petrgrave are disgusting.
This is an accident and nothing more than that. Take your bullshit somewhere else.
Having sat down with Matt for a podcast and spoke on other occasions I can tell you
Remembering those that we sadly lost in 2023
Ray Sawada(38)
Alex Graham (20)
Adam Johnson (29)
Mike Hammond (33)
Mike Urquhart (65)
To anyone else that lost people they care about in 2023 we are thinking of you as we go into 2024.
We didn't want to release an episode during the week for obvious reasons but due to the hate Matt Petrgrave has received in the wake of this incident we changed our mind.
We are a player's podcast and as such we stand with Matt Petrgrave 12.30pm
Our thoughts remain with everyone
With the news that
@ScotIceHockey
and
@EIHA_Official
are making neck guards mandatory from December 31st
They should name this the Johnson Law as a mark of respect to Adam Johnson.
This incident is sure to change hockey forever.
I'll share this one more time. Anyone that is accusing Matt Petrgrave of doing this intentionally, anyone being a racist piece of shit or anyone posting abuse will be reported and blocked.
Try and show some class. This is a tough time for the entire hockey world. Especially Matt
Some of the stuff I've been reading in the comments on X and on Facebook about Matt Petrgrave are disgusting.
This is an accident and nothing more than that. Take your bullshit somewhere else.
Having sat down with Matt for a podcast and spoke on other occasions I can tell you
There are zero words for this🤦♂️
Hang your head
@EIHA_Official
Nobody should be playing ice hockey today.
A clear rationale is that a player just died.
As a mark of our respect, we will be retiring the jersey number 21 from all future 4000 and Counting charity games.
RIP Alex, you will be sadly missed but fondly remembered for your incredible talent and funny personality.
#21
I spoke with
@moorsy88
of
@OxfordCityStars
yesterday and he spoke about how important player safety is.
As a result Oxford will be buying all of their players neck guards and they will be mandatory.
I never thought I would be an advocate of wearing a neck guard but after seeing
A club in the NIHL 2 have been told by Planet Ice they will face a £££ cancellation if their game does not go ahead.
Typical response from Planet Ice.
Maybe just maybe the lads don't want to play hockey today.
This is a pay to play level of Ice hockey.
So if they don't play
I wonder how many dad's that play around the world are going to do the exact same thing even without a mandate.
I would imagine it's a high percentage..
Omar Pacha and Kevin Moore did a fantastic job speaking at the funeral of Adam Johnson.
The entire
@PanthersIHC
organisation has been amazing throughout this very difficult time.
So it now looks like all the games that were giving the green light earlier today have now been quite rightly cancelled.
Shame some clubs took so long, but I'll say it once again the EIHA should have made this announcement this morning.
As if you doubled down 🤦♂️
A simple apology would have done instead of trying to use boxing and F1 tragedies to cover your arse, also saying well other people shared the video. Shame on them.
A man was laying fighting for his life. You could have posted the text without the
BEST DAY EVER!
An ice side view of Zooms presenting man of the match and leading the clap in the
@ClanIHC
Vs
@Mcr_Storm
game.
For the full video please head over to our Facebook.
#zacsarmy
Our boy Alex Graham may have been left off of the BBC SPOTY memorial list.
He will never be forgotten by us here at 4000 and Counting. We think of Alex often and talk about him a lot.
A great player and a big time beauty.
Sadly missed by us all.
This will be the first of many fixtures getting officially called off today. As they should be.
Today should be about remembering Adam Johnson and supporting those who need it.
#47
@westerdale10
you are a piece of shit for posting a picture.
Time for you to hang them up..I don't imagine you are going to be welcome in many rinks around the UK after tonight
If you do you will be brave to go.
Head on swivel..
If it was my brother out there it would have
I was asked by
#adamjohnson
fans from his hometown of Hibbing to show Adam in his number 7 jersey as he is our 47 but their number 7. I have made this tribute to showcase Adam through the generations of his ice hockey days in Minnesota
@HockeyHibbing
@UMDBulldogs
@PanthersIHC
📺 POST-MATCH REACTION: Assistant Coach Kevin Moore speaks to Panthers TV - in association with Jeremias Chimney Systems - after tonight's defeat by Glasgow Clan at the Motorpoint Arena.
@ctherien6
"That Bush League" Johnson was a former NHL player and Petgrave a former AHL player. Both guys can play the game.
This is a freak accident. Petrgrave never went in with intent to get his skate high. He loses balance and the leg comes up.
Referee James Ions has requested to change his jersey number.
💬 "47 is Adam’s legacy. No longer wearing the number felt the right way to show respect on behalf of all the officials."
Game officials will join players at centre ice for this weekend's pre-game tributes.
#LetDogsPlay
It is no secret that we have a great relationship with the
@SteeldogsIHC
and we stand by them. We all want the best for British Ice hockey, we have a voice so let's use it and fight for OUR GAME.
Sheffield has always been a hockey hotbed, and so it should remain.
Did he just fist bump the
@BelfastGiants
players after making it 3-0 in the shoot out ?
If so we are here for it. Shithousery of the highest order.
Can't see that happening to a Paxton Schulte Belfast team.
The Nottingham Panthers will be back on the ice next Saturday against the Manchester Storm in the Adam Johnson Memorial game.
We are glad to see the boys getting back on the ice.
🖤💛 The Nottingham Panthers are proud to announce we will face Manchester Storm in the Adam Johnson Memorial Game at the Motorpoint Arena on Saturday 18th November (7pm face-off).
More details 👉
Some of you fans complaining on twitter about air horns and drums don't have the first idea about atmosphere.
Get yourself over to Europe. Then you will experience a real atmosphere at hockey games.
🍊🏒 The Steelers are devastated to advise that Alex Graham sadly passed away this weekend.
Everyone at the club is heartbroken by the news and wish to pass on our thoughts and condolences to Alex's family, friends and teammates.
More:
#BleedOrange
@dailyeihl
It's ridiculous. Some of the stuff we have had come through on our platform is disgusting.
It's even filtering onto YouTube now. We haven't even spoken about it on YouTube at all.
Absolutely Despicable.
The Steelers are back in action on home ice this Sunday.
Coach Fox has already said he will give all of the players as much time as they need before going into the match night roster.
It will be interesting to see how many guys lace them up this weekend..
The under 18 game between Bradford and Telford was abandoned after a racist incident with 6 minutes left to play.
There is no place for racism in our sport or in society.
Once again over to you
@EIHA_Official
How could a guy that played NIHL last year possibly get the man of the match in the EIHL?
According to 95% of UK hockey twitter these lads from the National are just a bunch of pigeons.
Coming to the game against
@cardiffdevils
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Get a Fist Bump add-on for just £10 (adult + 2 kids) & help hype the players up before they hit the ice 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Add-ons can be bought on our website ➡️
Friend of the show
@Oconnor81ben81
becomes the first Brit to Win the Erste Liga playoffs.
Congratulations to all of the HSC Csíkszereda players ,staff and fans.
🇬🇧 Brits abroad 🥇
HISTORY MAKER
@Leedsknights
Kieran Brown becomes the only player in EPL/NL modern era of to amass 100 point and 50 goal seasons in 3 straight seasons
Breaking ties with the likes of Tony Hand, Michal Pinc, Gary Clarke and Kyle Amyotte across both categories
Thanks to everyone who has sent us comments and DMs since the podcast dropped.
We have had many stories from people who were in the building who are understandably going through a hard time.
We have had some very heart warming messages and we are glad it's helped some of you.
I love Petr Cech. He skated with us in Guildford back in 2013/14
But Belfast Giants putting him between the pipes with 4 mins left of a 5-1 game is the biggest bit of shit housery I've seen in the EIHL since Curtis Cruikshank played forward for Basingstoke against the Caps
Smart from the EIHL.
Midweek games postponed. Nottingham and Sheffield fixtures off and the other 8 teams coaches and players consulted before making a decision. The players chose to come back this weekend.
Everyone connected with the Elite Ice Hockey League is still coming to terms with the events of Saturday night, and the terrible news that was published on Sunday morning.
The Elite League can confirm that games scheduled for both Tuesday and Wednesday will be postponed.
Funny so many people allegedly supported you on this.
From where I am sitting, all I have seen is people think you should stay away from their club.
Haven't seen a single post supporting this bullshit journalism.
I can't imagine for one sec Tony Smith was happy with the photo.
Our guests are the best.
One quick message to
@kirky_1424
and he waited to meet this young fan, who has reached out to meet Liam.
British hockey at its best. One young legend taking time to pass it onto the next generation.
Thanks Kirky you total beauty.
To steal a phrase
These guys make Panet Ice look good.
@LeeValleyIce
We will be making some content about this and putting it out on our YouTube.
We feel for the
@LeeValleyLions
who are being treated like mugs.
£955 pounds to go until we reach that unbelievable target of £20000 for the
@RoscoBow61
Campaign. Hats off to each and every one of you for coming together and making this possible! 👏🏻🙌🏻 Please RT, maximise exposure and get it done before the end of today! 🤞🏻👊🏻
#BucketsForBowers
Saw some recent posts about the state of the rink in Basingstoke. Took the boys to Whitley Bay today and the rink is spotless. Obviously a much older rink, but it’s in good shape.
For everyone jumping on the bandwagon to chastise Woody, hang your head in shame. All possible cautionary steps were taken, there was no knowledge that he was breaching COVID protocols and outside of hockey he has life believe it or not. We're behind you bro 💪🏻👊🏻
Our thoughts are with the Matzka family a year on since he sadly lost his battle with ALS
What a man.
What a player.
What a legacy.
#myturn
You can help Scott's kids Reese and Owen by donating to their education fund on the gofundme below.
Things you love to see 💪🏻😍 Leeds Knights with a better attendance than some
@officialEIHL
teams. Clearly no one is interested in watching young British talent...... 👀
The Nottingham Panthers would like to thank fans for their support at this difficult time and provide an update on upcoming fixtures. The following games have been postponed:
Sat 11th Nov: Away at Dundee Stars
Sun 12th Nov: Away at Fife Flyers
👉
The 2nd player joining us in Basingstoke on May 23rd is
@MKLightningIHC
sniper
@DiscoStew94
Since joining MK Stewy has found the net 29 times in 29 games,which has already earned him a contract to stay in MK next season.
Stewy was part of
@TeamGBicehockey
which won gold in 2017
The EIHA have made their decision and have awarded Streatham Redhawks the league title.
The Chelmsford Chieftains and Solent Devils forfeited the games last weekend.
Congratulations
@StreathamHockey
Well done to the
@EIHA_Official
on the right call.
The DOPS has not been fit for purpose the entire season. They continue to get progressively worse and more outrageous every week.
Time for the clubs of all the top 3 divisions in the country to pull together and take a stand against this utter madness.
🔴 Suspension notice - Adam Jasecko of
@HullJetsHockey
has been suspended for 20 games after a checking to the head penalty last Sunday.
Hull were advised on Thursday evening.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Peterborough under 9s done their bucket collection today and raised a massive £61.34 for
#BucketsForBowers
The under 11s are at it again tomorrow. So if you can go give them your support that would be awesome.
We have heard several spectators and players have been feeling unwell after the game.
Some have had to go to hospital with one fan in particular being told they have carbon monoxide in their blood.
Planet Ice has shut Widnes ice rink today. We await confirmation as to why it
We’re aware of several people reporting varying levels of illness after attending our game on Saturday.
We have reported these to Planet Ice and will update everyone once we have received a response.
Anyone continuing to feel unwell should seek medical advice