Ashley Johnston


Ashley "Stretch" Johnston is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Metropolitan Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League. Johnston was the first captain of the New York/Metropolitan Riveters franchise for its first three seasons.

Personal life

Johnston was born in 1992 in Burlington, Ontario, and is a graduate of Union College where she played for the college women's hockey team.
In addition to her playing career, Johnston works as a mechanical engineer.

Playing career

Johnston joined the New York Riveters for the NWHL's inaugural season in 2015–16 as a defenseman. She was elected as the franchise's first captain.
On 18 April 2016, Johnston signed a one-year contract worth $13,500 with the New York Riveters for the 2016–17 season, although salaries throughout the league were later cut up to 50% during the season. Johnston was selected for the 2017 All-Star Game as a media pick. Johnston was awarded the Denna Laing Award by the NWHL for her performance in the 2016–17 season, as selected by the NWHL Players' Association.
On 25 May 2017, Johnston re-signed with the New York Riveters for the 2017–18 season, continuing as captain. In October 2017, it was announced that the New York Riveters would be renamed the Metropolitan Riveters as part of a deal with the New Jersey Devils of the NHL.
Following the 2017–18 season, Johnston announced her retirement from hockey.