Geraldine Heaney
Inducted:
2013
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
140 lb (64 kg; 10 st 0 lb)
Born:
October 1, 1967
Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Geraldine Heaney is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in women’s hockey history.
Known for her poise, offensive skill, and leadership, Heaney played a pivotal role in the dominance of Canada’s national team during the 1990s and early 2000s.
She won seven consecutive IIHF Women’s World Championship gold medals between 1990 and 2001, anchoring Canada’s blue line with her creative playmaking and strong defensive instincts.
Heaney also played a key role in Canada’s gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympics and earned a silver in 1998.
Her iconic diving goal in the 1990 World Championship final remains one of the most memorable moments in women’s hockey history.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, she became only the third woman to receive that honor.
Heaney's Awards and Records
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2013 – third woman ever inducted)
- IIHF Hall of Fame Inductee (2008)
- 7× IIHF World Women’s Championship Gold Medalist (1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (2002 – Salt Lake City)
- Olympic Silver Medalist (1998 – Nagano)
- Scored historic game-winning goal in the 1990 World Championship Final
- Member of the 1990 Women’s Worlds All-Star Team
- Named to Canada’s Top 100 Most Influential Women in Sport
- Considered the "Bobby Orr of women's hockey" for her offensive defense style
NHL Teams
Toronto Aeros (1990-2003)
Numbers Worn:
91
Career Stats
Games Played:
125
Goals:
27
Assists:
66
Points:
93
Olympic Games:
2 (1998, 2002)
Olympic Medals:
Gold (2002), Silver (1998)