Hayley Wickenheiser
Inducted:
2019
Hayley Wickenheiser is widely regarded as one of the greatest female hockey players in the history of the sport. Born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, she played 23 seasons with Team Canada, amassing more than 300 points in international play.
While not an NHL player, her contributions to hockey earned her a groundbreaking role in the NHL later in her career. In 2018, she was hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs as Assistant Director of Player Development and later promoted to Senior Director. On the ice, Wickenheiser won four Olympic gold medals and one silver, along with seven IIHF World Championship golds.
Her powerful shot, elite vision, and leadership qualities defined her career. She was the first woman to play professional men's hockey in a position other than goalie, competing in Finland and Sweden.
In 2019, she was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, honoring her transformative impact on the game both on and off the ice.
Wickenheiser's Awards and Records
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2019)
- 4× Olympic Gold Medalist (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014)
- 1× Olympic Silver Medalist (1998)
- 7× IIHF World Championship Gold Medals
- 6× IIHF World Championship Silver Medals
- Most points by a Canadian woman in international competition
- First woman to score a goal in a men's professional league (Finland, 2003)
- Officer of the Order of Canada (2011)
- IIHF Hall of Fame Inductee (2019)
- Senior Director of Player Development, Toronto Maple Leafs
Teams
Calgary Oval X-Treme (1997-2001,2003-08)
Edmonton Chimos (2002-03)
HC Salamat (2002-04)
Linden HC (2008-09)
University of Calgary (2010-15)
Calgary Inferno (2015-17)
Numbers Worn:
22
Career Stats
International Career (Canada)
Games Played:
276
Goals:
168
Assists:
211
Points:
379
Olympic Games
Appearances:
5
Games Played:
26
Goals:
18
Assists:
33
Points:
51