Photos: The Governor-General and the national game
Governor General David Johnston walks down to the outdoor rink at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on March 1, 2012.Dave Chan for The Globe and Mail
Governor General David Johnston laces up his skates prior to skating at the outdoor rink at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on March 1, 2012.Dave Chan for The Globe and Mail
David Hennessy, Aide de Camp to the Governor General David Johnston waits outside of his office with his hockey stick and skates at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on March 1, 2012.Dave Chan for The Globe and Mail
Governor General David Johnston takes to the ice at the outdoor rink at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on March 1, 2012.Dave Chan for The Globe and Mail
The 1962-63 Harvard men's hockey team that includes David Johnston (No. 4 in the front row) is shown in a handout photo.The Canadian Press
Governor- General David Johnston served as captain on the 1962-63 Harvard men's hockey team.