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Flames hire three-time Olympic gold medalist in player development role

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Cooper Godin
September 13, 2022  (1:18 PM)
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After being invited as a guest coach at this summer's development camp, the Calgary Flames have announced that they've hired three-time Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Johnston in a full-time role.

"We're proud to announce Rebecca Johnston will be joining the #Flames in a full-time role!

She'll work within the player development team, assisting in prospect evaluations and on-ice instruction, and work with the @FlamesFdn in grassroots programs, growing 🏒 in our community!" The Flames said in a tweet.

Johnston, 32, first represented Canada at the senior level at the 2008 IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship. She went on to appear in ten World Championships, winning one gold medal, eight sliver medals and one bronze medal. In four Winter Olympic appearances, Johnston won three gold medals and one silver.