Moment Matt Petgrave is given a standing ovation as he appears during match after his skate slit throat of Adam Johnson

THIS is the moment Matt Petgrave was given a standing ovation as he appeared on a screen after his skate slit the throat of Adam Johnson.

The Nottingham Panthers player suffered the fatal injury to his neck during a collision with Sheffield Steelers' Petgrave on October 28.

A man has now been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over Johnson's death, South Yorkshire Police confirmed on Tuesday.

Shocking footage posted on social media showed the sportsman being helped up off the ice at Sheffield's Utilita Arena following the clash with blood staining his shirt.

Johnson, 29, received emergency medical care and was then rushed to hospital but later died from his wounds.

The Steelers returned to the ice on Sunday for their first home game since Johnson, who previously starred in the NHL, passed away.

More than 8,000 fans observed a moment of silence in tribute to him before the Steelers' 2-1 win against Coventry Blaze.

Players could be seen banging their hockey sticks on the ice at the Utilita Arena Sheffield while the crowd applauded for a minute.

Before the match started, Petgrave's picture also appeared on the big screen inside the arena, although he did not play.

In videos shared online, fans appeared to applaud the image of the defender on the night.

The collision was described as a "freak accident" in a club statement released by the Panthers, while Petgrave is said to be "absolutely distraught".

South Yorkshire Police has confirmed it is carrying out "a range of enquiries", including having sought help from "specialised experts", as part of a probe into Johnson's death.