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Fort Saint James hockey player selected to World Junior A Challenge roster

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Christmas has come early for Diego Johnson of Fort Saint James.

The 17-year-old was selected this morning (Friday) by Hockey Canada to play for Canada West at the upcoming World Junior A Challenge from December 10th to 17th in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Johnson is having a breakout season with the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League tallying 25 points in 26 games.

Last season, Johnson suited up for Merritt Centennials of the BCHL posting 12 goals and seven assists in 49 games.

Prior to that, he spent three years at the Okanagan Hockey Academy.

Johnson is committed to the University of Wisconsin for the 2024-25 season.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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