Johnston Claims Silver Medal at Worlds
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HAMEENLINNA, Finland — Big Red sophomore Rebecca Johnston
helped Team Canada to bring home a silver medal at the
International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championships.
Canada finished the week with a 4-1 record, losing only to the
United States in the gold medal game, 4-1. Johnston notched two
goals and two assists in the five games.
Johnston opened the championships with a goal and an assist in
Canada’s 13-1 win over China in the preliminary round. The
Sudbury, Ontario native followed with another goal and an assist in
a 7-0 victory over Sweden.
Canada defeated Finland, 8-0, and topped Team USA, 2-1, in the
playoff rounds. The USA bounced back in the gold medal game to win
its second-straight championship.
Johnston also played on the 2008 Canadian team that captured the
silver medal.
