Nottingham Panthers player dies in car accident

Nottingham Panthers players, Mike Hammond, has been killed in a car accident in Canada.

Hammond, who played for the Panthers last season, died last night in Shawnigan.

Hammond was a Great Britain international and joined the Panthers last summer from German side Hannover Scorpions.

A statement from Nottingham Panthers said: “The Panthers would like to send our thoughts to Mike’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“Our thoughts too are with all his former team-mates and everyone at the club is thinking of Hammy and his family right now.

“Rest in peace Mike – you will never be forgotten.”