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Hannah Johnson Named Hockey East Best Defensive Forward

2/26/2025 10:00:00 AM | Women's Ice Hockey

Johnson becomes second Friar to earn the honor since its inception in 2009-10.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College women's hockey senior Hannah Johnson (Readfield, Maine) has been named the Hockey East Best Defensive Forward for the 2024-25 season, the league announced Wednesday, Feb. 26.
 
Johnson recorded 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points in 34 regular-season games. She registered nine multi-point performances and ranked second on the team with a +18 rating. Johnson also excelled in the faceoff circle, winning 356 draws at a 54.1 percent success rate—second most among all Hockey East players. She is the second Friar to receive the award, joining Sara Hjalmarsson '22, '23G (2022-23).
 
UP NEXT
Providence will host Northeastern in the Hockey East quarterfinals on Saturday, March 1, at 7 p.m. The game will air on NESN.
 
For more updates on the Providence women's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @PCWHockey.
 
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