December 22, 2009

A Fourth but Special Olympics for Botterill

The following article featuring former Harvard standout Jennifer Botterill appeared in the December 22 issue of the Winnipeg Fress Press.

 

By Ashley Prest

Jennifer Botterill has accomplished many things as a member of Canada's national women's hockey team, but this winter she will have a special first-time experience.

Botterill will play in the Olympic Games in Canada.

Along with 20 other players, the 30-year-old Winnipeg native was named to the Team Canada squad that will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver Feb. 13-25. Botterill is the only Manitoba athlete selected and one of 12 forwards named to the 21-player roster, which was announced Monday afternoon in Calgary.

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