Nottingham Forest FC honors Johnson's memory in 47th minute of Premier League match

In their first home game since the tragic death of Adam Johnson, the Nottingham Forest Football Club honored the former NHL player by stopping their Premier League match against Aston Villa in the 47th minute.

Johnson, who played parts of two seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins, wore No. 47 for the Nottingham Panthers, his Elite Ice Hockey League club in England.

Fans in attendance joined players on the field in applause in recognition of Johnson's life. Nottingham's football announcer called Johnson "an immensely popular figure" in the Nottingham community.

During the play stoppage, a large banner bearing Johnson's No. 47 was unfurled in the crowd.

Johnson died after what the team called a "freak accident" during an EIHL game when he collied with another player and suffered a cut to the neck from the player's skate according to reports. He was 29 years old.