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Adam Johnson: Cardiff Devils' tribute to ice hockey player

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Players from Cardiff Devils and Manchester Storm pay tributeImage source, James Assinder
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Players from Cardiff Devils and Manchester Storm held a silent tribute at the Vindico Arena on Saturday

Cardiff Devils have paid tribute to ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died after he was cut in the neck by a skate blade during a game.

There was a silent tribute before the game with Manchester Storm on Saturday.

Johnson, 29, from Minnesota, was in his first season with the Nottingham Panthers when he was fatally injured in a game against Sheffield Steelers.

"We are one hockey family, always. Rest In Peace, Adam," the Devils said on , formerly Twitter.

The Devils fell short on Saturday night, losing 3-1 to the visitors at Cardiff's Vindico Arena, as the Elite League resumed.

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Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson was playing at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield when he was fatally injured