Hayley Wickenheiser

Hayley Wickenheiser

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Toronto, Ontario

Olympic Gold Medalist, Medical Doctor, Author, AGM of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Hayley Wickenheiser is an Olympic gold medalist, author, and motivational speaker, and is a titan of sport with numerous achievements. She boasts Seven World Championships and Four Olympic Gold medals, showcasing her leadership on and off the ice. As a first-ballot Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, her hockey IQ is highly respected in both male and female games. Hayley has been involved with four NHL development camps, including the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, where she became AGM of Player Development in 2020. Alongside her NHL career, she pursued her dream of being a medical doctor, in the Toronto area after retiring from her 23-year stint on the National Women's Team in 2017. A remarkable individual, she is a member of the Order of Canada, a retired IOC Athlete's Commission member, and the Founder of The Canadian Tire Wickenheiser World Female Hockey Festival.
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HAYLEY WICKENHEISER BIOGRAPHY

Hayley Wickenheiser is an Olympic gold medalist, Medical Doctor, Author, and AGM of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Seven World Championships; Six Olympic appearances; Five Olympic medals; Four Olympic Gold medals, and now Medical Doctor and NHL leader – Hayley Wickenheiser is a titan of the sport both on and off the ice.

A first-ballot Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Hayley’s hockey IQ is highly respected in both the male and female game. She has played in, or coached at, four NHL development camps the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs – having accepted a permanent full-time role of AGM of Player Development for the Leafs in 2020.

Alongside her career in the NHL, Hayley is a medical doctor in the Toronto area – a pursuit she had dreamt of her whole life and began in 2017 following her retirement from her 23 years on the National Women’s Team.

Prior to her retirement from hockey, she was the first in the world to notch a point in a men’s professional game while playing in Finland and held the record for the most assists, points and goals for the Canadian Women’s National team.

Hayley’s ascent to the top of the sport started in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan when at age 15 she was the youngest member chosen for the Canadian Women’s National team. Her Olympic career spanned 23 years, with five Olympic medals and two sports, as she also competed in softball in Sydney in 2000. In 2014 she was Canada’s official flag bearer and she served on the IOC Athletes Commission.

She has many accolades including being named one of Sports Illustrated Top 25 Toughest Athletes in the World; has been twice named to the “Power 50 in Sports”; was among the QMI Agency’s “Top 10 Greatest Female Athletes in History of Sports”; is a member of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame; Canada’s Top 40 under 40; Canada Sports Hall of Fame; Canada’s Walk of Fame; and in 2014 she was awarded Canada’s highest honour when she was appointed to the Order of Canada for her achievements as an athlete for her contributions to the growth of the women’s game.

Hayley’s passion for sport is equally matched by her desire to give back to the community through her work with dozens of philanthropic organizations including Lace ‘Em Up, Jumpstart, KidSport and Right to Play – all organizations dedicated to ensuring kids of all financial and cultural backgrounds can play sports. She is also the founder of the world-renowned personal and athletic development weekend, The Canadian Tire Wickenheiser World Female Hockey Festival which provides mentoring and growth opportunities for young athletes from around the world.

Hayley holds several honourary degrees from institutions across Canada and a Master’s in Kinesiology while maintaining a position as the AGM of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

She is a mom to her grown son, Noah who is currently in university.

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buck it!

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  • Hayley Wickenheiser’s most recent theme encourages the audience to look for opportunities to buck the status quo when doing so means doing the “right” thing vs. following a herd mentality…. right off a cliff.

health, wealth and wondering (in sport and life)

how to stay motivated despite being at the top of what you do

being a female in a male dominated world

teamwork and success

change as a path to greatness

it’s foolish to be normal!

the olympic experience

dealing with criticism and pressure

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People in attendance were completely impressed by your stories and also commented about being inspired and motivated by hearing you speak. I even caught glimpses of a few tears in the room at certain points of your talk. We also received high praise for your approachability and people liked the picture op with you and the medals. Once again, thank you! Hayley Wickenheiser.

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Hayley Wickenheiser is a true role model for female athletes. Her trailblazing efforts in women’s hockey have paved the way for future generations. She is not only a remarkable player but also an advocate for gender equality in sports.

Women's Hockey Coach

Hayley is an inspiration to all hockey players, young and old. Her dedication, skill, and leadership on the ice have left an indelible mark on the sport. She has achieved so much throughout her career, and her achievements speak volumes about her commitment and passion for hockey.

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Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser keynote speaker for Bluewater Health Foundation gala

The Observer

As an emergency room physician, Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser likely will have a different perspective than some of her Bluewater Health Foundation gala predecessors when she tours Sarnia's hospital.
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Hayley Wickenheiser to Speak at Bridges to Better Business

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Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser will be the keynote speaker at the Bridges to Better Business networking luncheon at the Craigowan Golf Club on Wednesday October 19th. WOODSTOCK - A Canadian hockey legend is coming to the Friendly City for the upcoming Bridges to Better Business networking luncheon at...
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Hayley Wickenheiser to speak at fundraiser for local sports

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Ladies Who Lead announced that their second annual speaker series will feature 6-time Olympian, Hayley Wickenheiser at the Sanderson Centre on Tuesday, May 23. “We are so excited to welcome Hayley to speak,” said Shannon McMannis, founder of Ladies Who Lead. “She’s probably the top...
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Hayley Wickenheiser's life after hockey
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[D2,S4] Brian Burke Interview with Hayley Wickenheiser - PrimeTime Sports Conference 2019
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Hayley Wickenheiser shares lessons from hockey in new book
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Over the Boards: Lessons from the Ice
Over the Boards: Lessons from the Ice
NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Hayley Wickenheiser is an incredible human being . . . this is what a billion hours of hard work looks like.” —Ryan Reynolds The greatest women’s hockey player of all time, Hayley Wickenheiser shares the lessons that won her four Olympic gold medals, and hard-earned...
Gold Medal Diary
Gold Medal Diary
Hayley Wickenheiser is unarguably the best women's hockey player in the world. With four Olympic medals (three gold and one silver) she is the heart and soul of the Canadian team. Now thirty-one, Wickenheiser has been on the national team since she was fifteen and has played more games in...

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