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The Canadian Press

Posted September 25, 2025 4:15 pm

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CALGARY – Three-time Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Johnston has announced her retirement from the Canadian women’s hockey team.

The 36-year-old forward from Sudbury, Ont., made her national team debut in 2007 at age 18 and went on to compete in four Winter Games.

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She won Olympic gold in 2010, 2014 and 2022, and added a silver in 2018.

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Johnston also played in 12 women’s world championships, winning three gold, eight silver and one bronze.

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She ranks among Canada’s all-time top 10 in games played, goals, assists and points.

After taking time off following the 2023 world championship, Johnston became a player development and grassroots hockey coordinator with the NHL’s Calgary Flames.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published on Sept. 25, 2025.

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