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NOTTINGHAM, England — "Import" hockey players in the United Kingdom don't earn big salaries but the lifestyle and perks are pretty good. They get free use of a car and rent-free housing. These mostly Canadian and American imports are mini-celebrities around the Elite Ice Hockey League. They can also earn a master's degree tuition-free. Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers was living with his fiancée and studying at a business school. The 29-year-old American died after an opponent's skate cut his throat during a game on Oct. 28 in Sheffield.
