River Nicole Johnston '23 Recruiting Profile

Thank you for taking time to read my Bio. I love to win. I never give up. I will always work hard.

FYI . If you are an ACHA coach, I changed my College start date to 2023 because I was born at the end of Dec , 2004, and can’t even step on the ice until I’m 18. I don’t want to miss half the season. 

It was a busy season here in Manitoba. Every game I played I faced between 50-96 shots, from some of the highest ranked U18 tier 1 teams in myhockeyrankings. I am ready to play college level hockey. 

WHY ME ?
Given the opportunity, I would be a great addition to your team,  not just because I can play hockey and compete, but because I am so passionate about the game that I have learned how to balance many things so that I could keep doing everything I love to do (work, volunteer, school, hockey, fast-pitch, airplane pilot, friends). By working hard over the years in school and sports,  and my positive attitude  through this time in history, I am  now playing hockey at a higher level than I ever have before. 

I always want to be on the ice, and around my teammates, so to make that happen, over the years I have learned to prioritize, by sacrificing some ‘normal’ things in my life. This valuable skill allows me to give everything to your hockey program but also to my academics. This will help the team be the best they can be on the ice; and me to be the best version of myself in the classroom. The effect will be a win-win for the school… and for the team. 

A BIT ABOUT MYSELF 

Last year, Covid stopped our team from practicing and playing. I used my extra time to take additional courses  and now I am in Manitoba playing hockey for the Buffaloes. This will put me in amazing shape for the 2023  season. 

I am home for the summer where I am playing on a U19 Tier 1 softball Fastpitch team as a catcher, where our goal is to go to Nationals and win. 

Outside of hockey and school, I have begun taking my airplane private pilot license so I can be a commercial pilot one day. 

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CONCLUSION

Hockey will always be a part of my life. I can’t wait to learn the next thing, whatever it is.  The  experience, skills, and friendships I have gained because of hockey has already added so much to my life. I know the tools I have earned will help me reach my future successes, and help me  learn from my future failures. 

I really look forward to hearing from you. 

River Nicole Johnston