Jennifer Botterill Hall of Fame NHL

Jennifer Botterill was one of the most decorated and dominant forwards in the history of women's hockey, celebrated for her intelligence, vision, and prolific scoring ability. She was a foundational member of Team Canada's golden era, appearing in four consecutive Olympic Games and contributing significantly to three gold medals (2002, 2006, 2010) and one silver (1998). Her international career is further distinguished by five IIHF World Championship gold medals.

At the collegiate level, she starred for Harvard, becoming the only player to ever win the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Award twice as the top player in U.S. women’s college hockey. Botterill's career was a masterclass in consistent excellence at every level of the game. She was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.

Botterill's Awards and Records

• 3x Olympic Gold Medal (2002, 2006, 2010)
• 1x Olympic Silver Medal (1998)
• 5x IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal (1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007)
• 2x IIHF World Women's Championship MVP (2001, 2004)
• 2x Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award (Top U.S. Women's College Player) (2001, 2003)
• CWHL Angela James Bowl (Leading Scorer) (2007–08)

Notable Achievements

• The only player in the history of U.S. women's college hockey to win the Patty Kazmaier Award twice.
• Retired with the most points per game in NCAA women's college hockey history (3.07)
• Holds the Harvard University record for most career goals (157) and points (340)
• Finished her career as the second all-time leading scorer in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL)

Teams

Mississauga Aeros (2006-2007)
Mississauga Chiefs (2007-2009)
Toronto CWHL (2010-2011)