Former Coach of Petgrave Describes the Player as 'Reckless'

"A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut during a match.

The Nottingham Panthers player was injured by a skate in a match against Sheffield Steelers on 28 October.

The 29-year-old was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A post-mortem examination confirmed he died as a result of a fatal neck injury, South Yorkshire Police said.

The force said detectives arrested the suspect on Tuesday, adding that he remained in custody."

"I had the opportunity to coach Matt for a brief period. I had an immediate desire to part ways with him."

"My impression of him was overwhelmingly negative. He displayed a lack of respect, both for himself and his opponents."

"He often engaged in unsportsmanlike behavior and was a rather reckless player."

"If there was a player whom I would entertain the notion of using a skate to harm an opponent, I believe Matt Petgrave is someone who could do it. He exhibited an exceedingly reckless style of play."

Elmo Aittola