Like most Canadian kids, Johnson idolized hockey player Paul Coffey, while growing up. This was before he gained an interest in football. He now cites his favourite athletes as late linebacker, Derrick Thomas, and retired linebacker, Chris Spielman. Aside from football, Brent plays hockey and the guitar. He enjoys snowboarding and going to the beach. Johnson lives in Vancouver with his girlfriend, Lara. As an aspiring surfer, Brent is involved with Children’s Hospital and other Lions charitable endeavours and community programs.
Playing college ball with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Johnson has won both the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl. In his senior year at OSU in 2000, he was named to the All-Big 10 team, while also being named to Ohio State's Dean's List for his academic successes.
Johnson was signed by the BC Lions and arrived in late September of 2001, after being released from Jacksonville. He immediately jumped into the line-up, playing the last seven games of the season, mostly on special teams. He made one defensive tackle and one special teams tackle.
Johnson played all 18 regular season games for the Lions in 2002, making 30 total tackles and his first career sack in the CFL. Johnson had his best game of the season during week four against Toronto, recording a season high six tackles.
He was Acquired Drafted by BC in the 3rd Round (20th overall) of the 2000 Canadian College Draft and signed October 2, 2001. He was re-signed November 26, 2003.
In 2003 Johnson had 16 defensive tackles and three quarterback sacks while playing in all 18 regular season games and also forced two fumbles, recovered one, and had one interception. He had two defensive tackles in the semi-final game versus Toronto.
In 2004 he had a career high 39 defensive tackles and 10 quarterback sacks in 18 regular season games. Named CFL Lineman of the Week twice (Week 11 and 20); CFL Lineman of the Month (September); West Division All-Star; and Laurie Neimi Memorial Award for outstanding BC Lion lineman.
In 2005 Johnson led the CFL with 16 sacks. He was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian, and was named top lineman in Week 20 after four sacks against Saskatchewan.
Credit to BC lions Webpage Profiles

Jayna Hefford
(HC Years1991 - 1996)
Jayna Hefford had an outstanding athletic career at Holy Cross and in her community. Staff and students witnessed her versatility and talent in several sports. She played basketball in the fall, volleyball and hockey in the winter, soccer in the spring, and baseball in summer. In soccer, she led the Junior Girls to the KASSAA championships in 1991 and 1992, along with a Senior Girls EOSSAA championship in 1996.
And of course, there was hockey. When not playing with the Kodiaks or the Ontario women's team at the Canada Games, she led Holy Cross to three local championships. She also won the Junior and Senior Athletic Awards, as well as the Outstanding Achievement Award during her time spent at Holy Cross.
After graduation, she joined the National Womens Hockey Team in 1997 and led its members to a silver medal at the Nagano Olympics. At the 2002 Olympics, Canada was down 2-0 to the Americans at the end of the second period. Her indomitable spirit resulted in her scoring twice in the third period, tying the game and setting the stage for a thrilling 3-2 win in overtime. We had witnessed this spirit when she had accomplished the same kind of heroics for Holy Cross, and now she had done it for the nation.
Currently, Jayna is playing for the Brampton Thunder in the National Women's Hockey League as well as attending the University of Toronto’s department of Physical and Health Education.
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