{
  "id": 8784811,
  "title": "‘There’s so much room for all of us’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/theres-so-much-room-for-all-of-us",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T22:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/books/2026/09/20/theres-so-much-room-for-all-of-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Winnipeg’s Jennifer Botterill, a decorated Olympian, hockey analyst, and author, is adding another milestone to her illustrious career. Her upcoming autobiography, \"Why Not You: My Story of Perseverance, Hockey, and Olympic Gold,\" is set to release on September 22. The book chronicles her life journey, from her early days playing ringette in Winnipeg to her Olympic debut in Nagano 1998, and her career as a hockey analyst under the Hockey Night in Canada broadcast crew.\n\nBotterill's autobiography is a step-by-step account of her sports journey, capturing the highs and lows she experienced. She spent years preparing for this project, ensuring the book is a quality piece of work. Her collaborator, Kristina Rutherford, she noted, understood her perspective, making the writing process authentic and sincere.\n\nBotterill's memoir delves deep into her Olympic journey, covering every milestone, her feelings, and what she learned. She explains that while it was challenging to decide on the right amount of detail, they aimed to take readers through those significant moments, her emotions, and the lessons she learned.\n\nInterestingly, Botterill's career was not hindered by the lack of a professional league. She played for the PWHL's proto league and was a member of the PWHL’s Mississauga Chiefs and Toronto Furies. However, her Olympic drive was the main driving force behind her career.\n\nBotterill speaks highly of her teammates, particularly France St. Louis, who played alongside her in Nagano. She appreciates St. Louis's graciousness and support. Botterill also mentions Cassie Campbell-Pascall, another mentor and friend who supported her during her broadcasting career.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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