A joint statement between the clubs released on Sunday morning said: “The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with the EIHL are with Adam’s family, friends and team mates at this incredibly sad and difficult time.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/adam-johnson-death-nottingham-panthers-forward-adam-johnson-dies-in-freak-accident-in-match-against-sheffield-steelers-4389556

Belfast Giants’ Mark Cooper celebrates scoring against the Dundee Stars during Friday night’s EIHL Challenge Cup game at the SSE Arena, Belfast.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/keefe-praises-reponse-as-young-belfast-giants-still-learning-4351674

The team will then hit the ice for the first of four pre-season games which will lead up to the start of the 2023-24 EIHL campaign on September 23.

Source: https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/fife-flyers-set-for-training-camp-as-players-and-coach-begin-to-arrive-in-town-4278507