Johnson to play in Worlds

By Rich Hammond on April 13, 2007 7:25 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) |

Jack Johnson, by all indications, has officially been selected to play for Team USA in the IIHF World Championships. The roster will be announced Monday, but on its website, USA Hockey features a picture of Johnson and says he will be included in a conference call after the team is announced. That's what you would call strong circumstantial evidence...

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Ernest said:

Excellent news! The more experience with the big boys the better. College is imnportant but his main goal should be getting ready for next year!

April 13, 2007 9:54 PM

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