A pro hockey player killed on the ice during a game has made very big headlines across the world at this point. We want to give you a warning ahead of time, this is SENSITIVE CONTENT that some people may find to be disturbing.

Adam Johnson was killed during a game on Saturday, October 28th. It was called a "freak accident" in a statement made by the Nottingham Panthers, an English hockey team. He was struck in the throat by another player's skate. Here's more from a CNN article concerning the incident.

The Panthers play in the Elite Ice Hockey League. All games that were scheduled the following day, Sunday, October 29th, were suspended.

BBC Sport reported that there were roughly 8,000 spectators in attendance during the game where the incident occurred. They were all asked to leave the arena after it occurred. The game was ultimately suspended.

Johnson is an American, he was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and actually played in the NHL. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 13 matches over two seasons. He scored four points.

The video of his "freak accident" injury that ultimately took his life is not easy to watch. In fact, we issue another warning to everyone reading this article. This is SENSITIVE CONTENT that some people may find to be disturbing.

This video was posted by 7 News Australia, Viewer Discretion Is Advised!

We have been following this story on The Andie Summers Show, our thoughts and prayers go out to the team, the community, and Adam Johnson's family.

The Wells Fargo Center underwent the final phase of the arena's $400+ million transformation project. The event level where the Flyers' new locker rooms and facilities are located was a $30 million renovation. While the fans won't be able to utilize the player's locker rooms or lounges, there is something that any fan can gain access to. Although the event floor is centered around the players, there is the Shift4Club. The club is one of the top-tier courtside/ice-side clubs for an exclusive dining experience. Fans with these tickets can now enter through the marble-filled grand staircase that takes you to the mists of the newly renovated event floor.

Notably, the most memorable part about all the renovations was honoring the missed and beloved Mr. Ed Snider. When asked the CEO of Comcast Spectacor, Dan Hilferty, about the significance of Mr. Snider, he gracefully answered that he (Ed Snider) is Philadelphia.

Without question, the arena's $400+ million transformation displays an enormous amount of attention to detail. In the coaches and management-only lounge, it's a tribute to the Spectrum. The room has Spectrum green and displays pictures of different concerts and sporting events. This room, while new, holds a lot of history and memorabilia.

Arugmentivly, the Flyers' spa might be the ultimate definition of relaxation. This spa features hot tubs, cold tubs, and saunas. The purpose behind the spa was to allow the players to utilize a more luxurious spot to rewind after the games. The spa is connected to the Flyers' locker room, allowing the players accessible access to the amenities.

Overall, the importance of having state-of-the-arch locker rooms, facilities, and presence comes in perfect timing with the team's rebuild. Oddly enough, the renovations would have happened despite the group's state, and this was always the plan. The timing seemingly seems to fit, which makes it all the better.

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This article was written by Jeff Kurkjian. He is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram to get to know him a bit better!

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