Jan 25, 2008

Freshman Rebecca Johnston (l), senior Sarah Johnston (c) and freshman Jacob Johnston (r) are part of the Big Red hockey programs. Photo by Eric Stewart/Journal Staff.

Feature: Johnston's Debut a Family Affair

The following feature article appeared in the January 25 issue of the Ithaca Journal.

By Brandon Thomas
Journal Staff

ITHACA - A mother just always seems to know.

When freshman defenseman Jacob Johnston learned Thursday night he would be making his Big Red debut the following night, Colleen Johnston planned a last-minute trip to Ithaca.

"I said, ‘You don't have to come down,' but she decided to come down and actually stayed until Sunday," Jacob said. "She got back at like 3 or 4 in the morning Monday, then had to go to work. She was pretty excited for me."

Complete article can be accessed via the Journal Web site by clicking here.

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