Ryan Wolfe, the girlfriend of the late hockey player Adam Johnson, has shared a heartwarming message following his death.
Johnson, 29, died after a collision with an opposition player while playing in the U.K.'s professional hockey league. The former Pittsburgh Penguins player suffered a fatal cut to his neck on October 28 during the collision with Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave. Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers at the time.
Wolfe, who discovered an engagement ring in Johnson's possessions after his death and learned he had planned to propose to her, has posted a tribute, an excerpt from a poem, to her Instagram stories.
"I believe in this life I will be lucky enough to love you twice," she posted. "Our first heartbreak will show me that no matter how many patches I put in place, the crater you left within me will remain and even when my world is wonderful, it will never be as bright as when you were the center of it.
"The second time I love you, I will say the words I swallowed in your absence and I'll pour all my love into you, so that our cup may never run dry again."
The post concluded: "When I am lucky enough to love you again, I will do it right."
In November, a man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to Johnson's death.
South Yorkshire police confirmed this in a statement at the time to Newsweek but under U.K. law the man cannot be named.
"Our investigation continues and we will provide further updates as and when we can," police said.
The arrest was made after a detailed investigation and coroner's inquest into Johnson's death.
"Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances," South Yorkshire Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall wrote in a statement in November. "Adam's death has sent shockwaves through many communities, from our local residents here in Sheffield to ice hockey fans across the world."
Horsfall added: "We know these communities will expect us to handle this investigation with the same professionalism, fairness and sensitivity as any other and request that members of the public refrain from comment and speculation which could hinder this process. Our thoughts remain with all affected by this devastating incident as enquiries continue."
Johnson played two seasons in the NHL when he began his professional career in 2017.
Shortly after his death, the Panthers described the fatal incident as a "freak accident" in a statement on social media.
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