Adam Johnson's Teammate and Close Friend Defends Matt Petgrave

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Travis Neil
October 31, 2023 (4:42 PM)

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The unfortunate tragedy of Adam Johnson has exposed the bad side of some people.

Johnson's Teammate and Friend Defends Petgrave Following Racist Comments

Following the passing of Adam Johnson all attention has turned to the other player involved in the collision Matt Petgrave, has been the target of racist comments.

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Coming in his defense is one of Johnon's teammates, who was present at the game and has shared his perspective on social media.

1/2 I need to address something about the accident. We wholeheartedly stand with Matt Petgrave. The hate that Matt is receiving is terrible and completely uncalled for. I was at ice level on the bench closest to the accident, I saw both players moving fast.

2/2 The unintentional clip of the Panther player's leg by the Sheffield player caused the somersault. It's clear to me his actions were unintentional and anyone suggesting otherwise is mistaken. Let's come together and not spread unwarranted hate to someone who needs our support

During this very shocking time Michaud calls for unity amongst the hockey community and not violence especially for Petgrave,

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In these challenging times, Michaud stepping up in defense of Petgrave while he is grieving himself deserves some recognition.

Tremendous respect for Westin, who was Adam Johnson's teammate this year. Today has been a bizarre exercise in attacking someone in the absence of facts or context. For Westin to do this amid certain grief and shock is an act of grace and compassion that so many seem to lack.

Westin Michaud, player on the Nottingham Panthers, and teammate of Adam Johnson, who passed away after taking a skate to the throat from Matt Petgrave, has spoken out.

Michaud is calling for the hate towards Petgrave to stop, and says the entire play was a freak accident.

There you have it, the cowards watching a pixelated video and calling for the head of Petgrave should come to a full stop. Michaud saw the entire play unfold in front of his eyes.

For those that believe Petgrave's actions were intentional should pay extra attention to the words of someone that witnessed the scene when it happened.

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