{"id":102048,"date":"2023-11-05T17:24:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T17:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crossfitshoesexpert.com\/?p=102048"},"modified":"2023-11-05T17:24:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T17:24:06","slug":"nottingham-forest-pay-poignant-tribute-to-ice-hockey-star-adam-johnson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crossfitshoesexpert.com\/soccer\/nottingham-forest-pay-poignant-tribute-to-ice-hockey-star-adam-johnson\/","title":{"rendered":"Nottingham Forest pay poignant tribute to ice hockey star Adam Johnson"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Nottingham Forest pay poignant 47th-minute tribute to ice hockey star Adam Johnson after he was tragically killed by an opponent&#8217;s skate last month&#8230; seconds after Orel Mangala&#8217;s strike fired hosts two ahead against Aston Villa<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nottingham Forest all stood in the 47th minute in a tribute to Adam Johnson\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In a fitting tribute, Steve Cooper&#8217;s side went on to score in the same minute<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>READ:\u00a0Tributes pour in for ice hockey star as hundreds flock to Nottingham\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nottingham Forest fans held a poignant minute&#8217;s applause in the 47th minute to ice hockey star Adam Johnson &#8211; and even went on to score during the tribute.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old American was playing for Nottingham\u00a0Panthers at rivals Sheffield Steelers last Saturday when he was reportedly hit by an opponent&#8217;s skate, causing a fatal injury as his throat was slit open.<\/p>\n<p>Following on from an emotionally-charged memorial at\u00a0Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on Saturday, Nottingham Forest fans wanted to pay their own tribute during Sunday&#8217;s Premier League match against Aston Villa.<\/p>\n<p>In the 47th minute &#8211; chosen to correspond with the shirt number worn by Johnson for the Panthers &#8211; fans on all four sides of the City Ground stood up to applaud.<\/p>\n<p>It would go on to be an even more memorable moment for all involved when, in the same minute as the tribute, Forest doubled their lead when Orel Mangala scored.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/05\/16\/77426789-12712823-image-a-35_1699200812690.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Nottingham Forest fans marked the death of ice hockey star Adam Johnson in the 47th minute<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/05\/16\/77426787-12712823-image-a-36_1699200815708.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s image was circulated on the big screen, before Forest made it 2-0 during the tribute<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/05\/16\/77315161-12712823-The_aunt_of_ice_hockey_star_Adam_Johnson_who_tragically_died_in_-a-47_1699201263567.jpg\" height=\"775\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Johnson died after his throat was fatally slit by a skate in a match against the Sheffield Steelers<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the standing ovation and applause, a picture of Johnson was shown on the big scoreboard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A large replica of his No 47 jersey was also unfurled in the stands.<\/p>\n<p>Forest put a call to their 600,000-plus followers on social media platform X before the game to spread the word about the planned tribute.<\/p>\n<p>They added: &#8216;Our thoughts continue to go out to everyone affected by Adam\u2019s tragic passing. He will never be forgotten.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In response the Nottingham Panthers quoted the post and simply used one black and one yellow heart, the team&#8217;s colours.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/05\/16\/77315265-12712823-Several_tributes_have_been_paid_to_the_player_while_flowers_and_-a-48_1699201279291.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Several tributes have been paid to the player, while flowers and memorials were also laid\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/05\/16\/77409429-12712823-A_memorial_was_placed_on_the_ice_showing_Johnson_s_number_47_and-a-49_1699201286587.jpg\" height=\"428\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>A memorial was placed on the ice showing Johnson&#8217;s number 47 and his yellow playing shirt<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/05\/16\/77409419-12712823-Many_fans_held_up_or_wore_Johnson_s_shirt_on_an_emotional_night_-a-50_1699201291778.jpg\" height=\"951\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Many fans held up or wore Johnson&#8217;s shirt on an emotional night for the ice hockey community<\/p>\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s death has rocked the city of Nottingham and on Saturday many descended on Motorpoint Arena to sign a book of condolence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Supporters walked on the ice, which had a carpet over it, while players and Panthers staff attended.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mental health charities were also in attendance to help those deeply affected by Johnson&#8217;s death.\u00a0Inside the arena, the Adam Johnson memorial jersey was for sale, part of the fundraising campaign for the player\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The younger players looked up to him,\u2019 says Chris Ellis, one of the Panthers backroom team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He wasn\u2019t a captain but was so obviously a leader. 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