Hockey player implicates in the ice death of Adam Johnson joins minor league squad of the Chicago Blackhawks
After a two-year hiatus, former NHL player Matt Petgrave is making a comeback to professional ice hockey. The American defenceman is signing a standard player contract for the Indy Fuel, the Chicago Blackhawks' ECHL affiliate.
This marks Petgrave's first step back onto the ice for a team since the tragic events of October 28, 2023. The incident occurred during a hockey game in the United Kingdom, where Petgrave was involved in a collision on the ice. His skate blade sliced the neck of Adam Johsnon, a former NHL player, resulting in Johnson's death, which the Panthers described as a "freak accident."
Following the incident, the South Yorkshire Police arrested Petgrave two weeks later on suspicion of manslaughter. However, in April, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that it would not bring criminal charges against Petgrave. He was released on bail while the inquiry into the death continued, and no charges were ever brought against him.
Prior to taking his hockey career overseas, Petgrave bounced around between the AHL and ECHL in North America. During his two seasons with Sheffield, he had 51 points in 61 games.
In a statement, Petgrave expressed his gratitude to the Indy Fuel organization and the city of Indianapolis for allowing him to continue his professional hockey career. He is looking forward to contributing to the team and is eager to get back on the ice.
It is unclear who was hired as the coach of the Indy Fuel for the 2023/24 season, as search results do not provide this information. Regardless, Petgrave's return to the ice is a significant moment for both himself and the Indy Fuel as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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