Hayley Wickenheiser
Hayley Wickenheiser
Hayley Wickenheiser OCis a Canadian women's ice hockey player. She was the first woman to play full-time professional hockey in a position other than goalie. Wickenheiser is a member of the Canada women's national ice hockey team. She has 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 has the most gold medals of any Canadian Olympian and...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth12 August 1978
CityShaunavon, Canada
We've been in pressure games a lot over the years, so we're used to it. We, by no means, think we've got this thing in the bag.
I think it's the greatest upset in women's hockey. They were talking about taking women's hockey out of the Olympics. I think after tonight you can't talk about that any more.
I think it's the greatest upset in the history of women's hockey. It is a bit bittersweet. We've been geared toward the U.S. all year, and we prepare for them with everything we do. We were anticipating playing them, but it's great for Swedish hockey and for the game's health.
Little bit of mixed feelings because they've been our greatest competition for 15 years and now it's a different final. I think it's the greatest upset in the history of women's hockey today.
It doesn't matter to me; we could fly under the radar all the way to the big game that we win and that would be fine.
...is to win the Olympic gold medal this year, that's for sure the biggest one.
I thought it was going to be closer. That's not great hockey.
What you'd like to see from a young player is they have to come into camp confident enough to take somebody's spot. You see that a lot more in men's hockey than you do in the women's game.
I could go on an on. All the girls on this team can tell you similar stories.
Am I worried? Sure, I'm worried. When it comes to the Olympics, it can't be a predictable finish.
To represent the best of Canada is such an honour, it's chilling. There is so much excitement.
I'm really happy that it's in Russia. I've had a lot of success here. I had my first world championships here when I was younger so I am happy to do the Olympics here. I am really enjoying myself.
Wave it high, and don't trip and fall.
That was such an important time for us, as a team. It was our second gold medal in a row, following Salt Lake City, and really established ourselves as the best team in the world.