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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 10:25:31 GMT
A lovely gesture. And some nice thoughts from him on why he wanted to do it and how the thought came to him the next day: “The thought came to me the day after,” he said. “I’d spent some time alone and I was trying to process everything. "On his NHL debut, Adam wore 47 as he did for much of his career, so that number had some significance for him and his family which is why he chose to wear it this year." “It’s my first year wearing the number and he did a lot more than I ever will, so it felt fitting that I give up the 47 to honour him and his number." This last quote showed real class I thought: “It’s not about us or about me changing my number. It’s about honouring one of our own, and showing support to his family, the fans, and everyone involved.”
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 12:15:56 GMT
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 16:16:06 GMT
Nottingham Lions pregame tribute earlier today:
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 16:18:11 GMT
Peterborough Phantoms will be wearing his number in this special double tribute move
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 16:25:01 GMT
Adam will take the ice with the Toronto Marlies now...
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Post by spik on Nov 4, 2023 18:47:26 GMT
Just arrived to the Arena. Joined the massive queue that goes from the entrance down to block 1 entrance and half way back. So do come if you’d thought about it. Many inside already.
Edit: triple that line. Plus it goes downstairs and round again downstairs. Amazing. Probably not messaging anyone because your all here.
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Post by John Casey on Nov 4, 2023 20:04:02 GMT
Got there when it was about to open, There wasn't hardly any talking and a very sombre atmosphere, which of course was to be expected.
Saw a lot of familiar faces, was really strange being on the ice and where the benches are and the music that was playing was haunting, nice video that was playing.
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 20:44:10 GMT
Kyle Osterberg paying a personal tribute to his former teammate in the warm up before Fife's game
And Fife's place for reflection and condolences
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 20:46:10 GMT
Fife versus Glasgow pre-game:
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 20:47:53 GMT
The Devil's match night program for tonight's game against Manchester
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Post by Bagheera on Nov 4, 2023 21:00:26 GMT
Just got back from the arena. Overall a beautifully well done memorial considering the timing and circumstances. Beautiful aside the worst rendition of the last post i've ever heard mind(Sorry). Lot's of people there to observe the silence.
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 21:14:07 GMT
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 21:34:11 GMT
Around the country tonight...
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 21:42:08 GMT
Reports from Cardiff that Chad Pietroniro is also changing his number as well as referee Jeremy Ions
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 22:06:27 GMT
Adam will take the ice with the Savannah Ghost Pirates in the ECHL later tonight. They've used the Panthers logo behind his initials as a show of solidarity for his teammates here
Closer to home Belfast and Guildford paid tribute before their game earlier
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2023 22:31:56 GMT
Just got back from the arena, it was absolutely impeccable , very sombre but so beautifully done by the panthers. Quite moving I just admit
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Post by DMS on Nov 4, 2023 22:40:41 GMT
Made the decision to go to Blaze vs Stars tonight (it’s where I was needing to be in a personal level) and everything the blaze did was on the money to honour Adam.
The staff and fans were so welcoming to us and all the other panthers fans. A nice tribute area pregame, an area where people could have a safe space if they were struggling. The pregame speech, silence and applause was impeccably observed
And on minute 47 there was a standing ovation followed by the playing of Seven nation army.
Blaze can be proud of the part they played in the tribute to Adam!
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 22:42:28 GMT
Just got back from the arena, it was absolutely impeccable , very sombre but so beautifully done by the panthers. Quite moving I just admit How they managed to put it together with everything they must have been feeling and going through personally as well... They have my total respect and appreciation. It will have helped a lot of fans. #AJ47
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 4, 2023 22:49:06 GMT
Made the decision to go to Blaze vs Stars tonight (it’s where I was needing to be in a personal level) and everything the blaze did was on the money to honour Adam. The staff and fans were so welcoming to us and all the other panthers fans. A nice tribute area pregame, an area where people could have a safe space if they were struggling. The pregame speech, silence and applause was impeccably observed And on minute 47 there was a standing ovation followed by the playing of Seven nation army. Blaze can be proud of the part they played in the tribute to Adam! I'm glad to hear that. And especially glad that it sounds like it helped you and that you recognised what was best for you. I think we'll all have to do a lot of that going forwards. A lot of listening to what's right for us individually, whilst supporting each other and recognising each others journeys to healing. And nice to hear from a Panthers fan just how good the tribute there was. Thank you for sharing your experience of their tribute
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Nov 4, 2023 23:04:57 GMT
Just got back from the arena, it was absolutely impeccable , very sombre but so beautifully done by the panthers. Quite moving I just admit Much respect and admiration for the people that arranged the arena this evening. Very moving and very special. An absolute tragedy and a very sad week.
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Post by spik on Nov 4, 2023 23:19:28 GMT
Something wrong with my PC and I can't see the pictures being put up here, if from this evenings memorial event in Nottingham . I took some photos myself tonight and may pen them here for anyone not having gone. Perhaps kiev can help as before. Respect to the organisation for it all. Quite a few Steeler fans and those just behind me in the queue very upset when they arrived at the ice.
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Post by Yotes on Nov 5, 2023 0:04:04 GMT
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 5, 2023 0:32:03 GMT
Adam's college team:
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 5, 2023 0:36:16 GMT
Having warmed up in a specially prepared Fife shirt with Johnson's name and number on it, Kyle Osterberg dedicates his goal to his former teammate in tonight's game:
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Post by blackandgold73 on Nov 5, 2023 0:37:38 GMT
Peterborough Phantoms scoreboard pays tribute tonight: As do MK Lightning pre game:
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