Jayna Hefford
Inducted:
2018
Jayna Hefford is one of the most accomplished athletes in women's hockey history, renowned for her scoring prowess and leadership on the international stage. Born on May 14, 1977, in Trenton, Ontario, she played right wing for Team Canada from 1997 to 2014, earning five Olympic medals—four gold (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014) and one silver (1998).
Hefford famously scored the game-winning goal in the 2002 Olympic final against the United States. She also appeared in 12 IIHF World Championships, winning seven gold and five silver medals. At the time of her retirement, she ranked second in Team Canada history with 267 games played, 157 goals, and 291 points.
Post-retirement, she served as interim commissioner of the CWHL and is currently the Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Her legacy was cemented with her induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.
Hefford's Awards and Records
- 1996–97 OWIAA Rookie of the Year
- Top scorer in the OWIAA (1996–97)[30]
- Angela James Bowl, 2008–09
- CWHL Most Valuable Player, 2007–08
- CWHL Top Forward, 2008–09
- CWHL First All-Star Team, 2008–09
- CWHL Central All-Stars, 2007–08
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee – 2018
- 4× Olympic Gold Medalist – 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014
- 1× Olympic Silver Medalist – 1998
- 7× IIHF World Championship Gold Medals
- 5× IIHF World Championship Silver Medals
- 1996/97 Ontario Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Association Rookie of the Year