Utilita Arena
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| Address | Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA, UK |
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| Capacity | 11,000 |
| Opened | 18 November 1995 |
| Former names | Telewest |
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| Owners | SMG |
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| ID | 585874 |
About Utilita Arena
The Utilita Arena is a sports and entertainment arena in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, United Kingdom. Owned and operated by the SMG Europe and sponsored by Utilita Energy, it hosts music, entertainment, sports & business events.
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Adam Johnson: Inquest opens into death of ice hockey player
... South Yorkshire Police said officers had been studying footage of the incident at the Utilita Arena and added the investigation " is likely to take some time"...
Adam Johnson: Ice hockey death police inquiry to 'take some time'
... The force said it had been studying footage of the incident, which happened at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield...
Adam Johnson: Police investigate death of ice hockey player
... South Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the Utilita Arena in Sheffield where a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later pronounced dead in hospital...
Adam Johnson: Tributes to ice hockey player after 'freak accident'
... Panthers fans expressed both their grief and disbelief over the player s death following the abandoned match at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield...
Peter Kay announces return to stand-up during I'm A Celebrity
... His run will end on 11 August at the Sheffield Utilita Arena...
Eurovision Song Contest: Which UK cities could host 2023 show?
... It has two possible venues - the Utilita Arena and the Resorts World Arena, both with capacities of almost 16,000...
Stormzy tour review: Star praises fans who waited two years to see him
... Throughout the show, Stormzy is in jubilant form, turning the Utilita Arena into a giant, or all-out grime party...
Adam Johnson: Inquest opens into death of ice hockey player
An Ice Hockey player who died after his neck was fatally cut during a match was identified by his partner, an inquest has heard.
Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson was pronounced dead in hospital after sustaining The Cut to his neck from a skate worn by Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave on Saturday evening.
Sheffield coroner Tanyka Rawden has offered her " sincere condolences" to The Family and friends of Johnson.
The hearing has been adjourned.
The Nottingham Panthers have described The 29-year-old's death as a
Meanwhile, The UK's top Ice Hockey Division - The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) - has but will " strongly encourage" players and officials to wear them after Johnson's death.
During The opening of The inquest on Friday, Ms Rawden confirmed personal details about The Player , including that he was from Minnesota, in The US, and gave brief details of how he died.
She Said initial investigations had found " Mr Johnson was seriously injured".
" He was taken by ambulance to The Northern General Hospital in Sheffield where he died later That Day as a result of The injuries sustained, " she told The inquest.
" He was identified by his [partner] Ryan Wolfe . "
She Said inquiries into The death were continuing.
The Coroner adjourned The inquest until 26 January, but stressed that this would be for a review and not for The full hearing.
Ms Rawden concluded The four-minute long hearing by saying she wanted to " take this opportunity to offer to His Family , his friends and all those Who Knew him, my sincere condolences at this difficult time".
South Yorkshire Police said officers had been studying footage of The Incident at The Utilita Arena and added The Investigation " is likely to take some time".
A spokesperson for The EIHL, when announcing it will " strongly encourage" players and officials to wear neck guards, said: " Player safety and welfare is our top priority.
" We work with players, officials, clubs, and The relevant authorities to review research and advice to understand how we continually enhance The safety of our sport. "
Governing body The English Ice Hockey Association previously said onwards, but that decision does not impact The EIHL, which is not under its control.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com