December 30, 2009

Johnston 'Speechless' After Learning of Olympic Team Berth

The following article featuring Cornell forward Rebecca Johnston appeared in the December 24 issue of the Sudbury Star.

 

By BRUCE HEIDMAN
THE SUDBURY STAR


Rebecca Johnston was speechless when she found out she made the Canadian women's Olympic hockey team.

The high-flying forward and Sudbury native was told Sunday she made the grade after final cuts were announced.

"I was so excited I just shook the coaches' hands and I didn't know what to say," Johnston said. "I was pretty excited. It didn't really hit me until a couple of hours later when I thought 'Oh my God, I actually made the team.'

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