Hayley Wickenheiser

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hayley Wickenheiser
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 12, 1978(1978-08-12)
Age	46
Birthplace	Shaunavon
Country	Canada
Birth City	Saskatchewan
Horoscope	Leo

Hayley Wickenheiser Biography

Hayley Wickenheiser is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on August 12, 1978 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Canadian hockey player most well-known for being the first woman to ever play professional hockey full-time in a different position than goalie. In 2003, she began professional hockey in Europe.

She led Team Canada’s gold medal win at the 2010 Olympics, while She led her Team Canada to gold in the 2010 Olympics while Sidney Crosby led his Team Canada to gold. won gold for Team Canada.

Wickenheiser is the daughter of Tom, a physical-education teacher, and Marilyn, a physical-education teacher. She has a brother Ross and a sister Jane. Wickenheiser lives in Calgary with her adopted son, Noah. Doug Wickenheiser, the first overall pick in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, was her cousin. He died of cancer in 1999.

Wickenheiser began playing minor ice hockey on outdoor rinks in her hometown of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan when she was five years old. She played exclusively on boys’ teams until she was 13. Wickenheiser continued playing minor hockey in Calgary, Alberta after moving there with her family. In 1991, she represented Alberta at the 18-and-under Canada Winter Games. Alberta captured the gold medal in the tournament, with Wickenheiser scoring the game-winning goal and being named the Most Valuable Player of the final game.

She is the daughter Marilyn Wickenheiser and Tom Wickenheiser.

Hayley Wickenheiser Net Worth

Hayley Wickenheiser is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hayley Wickenheiser 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When she was five years old, she began playing hockey.

She was instrumental in leading Team Canada to three consecutive Olympic gold medals between 2002 and 2010.

Hayley Wickenheiser OC OLY (born August 12, 1978) is a Canadian former ice hockey player, and the current Assistant Director of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs. She was the first woman to play full-time professional hockey in a position other than goalie. Wickenheiser was a member of Canada women’s national ice hockey team for 23 years, from 1994 until announcing her retirement on January 13, 2017, and is the team’s career points leader with 168 goals and 211 assists in 276 games. She represented Canada at the Winter Olympics five times, capturing four gold and one silver medal and twice being named tournament MVP, and one time at the Summer Olympics in softball. She is tied with teammates Caroline Ouellette and Jayna Hefford for the record for the most gold medals of any Canadian Olympian, and is widely considered the greatest female ice hockey player of all time. On February 20, 2014, Wickenheiser was elected to the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Wickenheiser is an accomplished softball player. On June 24, 2000, she was named to the Canadian softball team for the 2000 Summer Olympics. This was the culmination of a long ball career. In 1994, she participated at Canadian Midget Nationals, where she was named All-Canadian Shortstop and Top Batter. In 1995, Wickenheiser was a member of Team Canada at the World Junior Fastball Championships, held in Normal, Illinois. Canada finished fifth at this event. In 1997, Wickenheiser participated at Midget Nationals with the Silver Springs 76ers. Her team finished second and Wickenheiser was again named All Star Shortstop and Top Batter. In 1999 she also participated at Senior Nationals, where her team finished fourth. In 2000 Wickenheiser attended and competed for Simon Fraser University, and helped lead the team to a 38 and 13 record, and route to a 3rd-place finish at the NAIA National Championships. Later that summer she competed in the Summer Olympic games in Sydney, Australia, where she led Canada with the team’s highest batting average. Canada was competitive, but finished the tournament with a 1–6 record, losing three games by one run. Since that Olympics, Wickenheiser has not been as active in softball.

Facts & Trivia

Hayley Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Hayley Wickenheiser celebrates birthday on August 12 of every year.

In 2007, Wickenheiser had a week-long tryout contract with Swedish club IFK Arboga IK in the Swedish male third league. After two practice games, where Wickenheiser scored two goals in the first game, she was not offered a contract. In 2008, Wickenheiser signed a one-year contract with Eskilstuna Linden, also in the Swedish men’s third league.

Who is the greatest female hockey player ever?

Hayley Wickenheiser , (born August 12, 1978, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada), Canadian ice hockey player who is widely considered the greatest female hockey player of all time. A four-time Olympic gold medalist, Wickenheiser is Canada’s all-time leader in international goals (168), assists (211), and points (379).

Is Hayley Wickenheiser related to Doug Wickenheiser?

Wickenheiser was the cousin of former Canadian national team player and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Hayley Wickenheiser.

Can Hayley Wickenheiser play NHL?

A women’s ice hockey player from Canada. She was the first woman to play full time professional hockey in a position other than goalie.

Is Hayley Wickenheiser the best female hockey player?

The greatest women’s hockey player is Hayley Wickenheiser. She also netted a silver medal in the 1998 Olympics. This Olympic dominance, along with her induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, have made it indisputable that Wickenheiser is the greatest women’s hockey player of all time.

Who is the best women's hockey player right now?

With 18 of 21 first-place votes, there is no question that Poulin remains the top player in women’s hockey. She is the definition of clutch, scoring gold medal-winning goals at the 2021 worlds, 2010 Olympics and 2014 Olympics.