INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Petgrave, the player whose skate fatally cut Adam Johnson’s neck in a hockey game in Britain nearly two years ago, has signed a contract to play for the Indy Fuel of the minor-league ECHL.

The Fuel announced Friday they’ve signed Petgrave to a contract for the upcoming season.

Petgrave was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the on-ice incident on Oct. 28, 2023. After a lengthy investigation, authorities determined in April that the 33-year-old Canadian would not face charges.

“After in-depth discussions with him and his previous coaches and teammates, we believe he should be afforded the opportunity to continue his playing career,” Sean Hallett, CEO of Hallett Sports, which owns the team, said in a statement. “We understand the responsibility th

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