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Avalanche's Jack Johnson Graduates from Michigan After 18 Years: 'Proud of That'

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson graduated from the University of Michigan this spring with a degree in general studies, per ESPN's Kristen Shilton.

"What did it take me, 18 years [to finish]? Most people are at least a doctor at that point," Johnson said. "As a little kid, I never really thought I'd be good enough to play in the NHL. I grew up dreaming of playing college hockey at Michigan, I wanted to graduate from there. It meant a lot to me. [To] graduate, [I'm] pretty proud of that."

The 35-year-old has served as a third-pairing option for the Avalanche during the team's postseason run to the Stanley Cup Final.