Marie-Philip Poulin
Marie-Philip Poulin
Woman of Distinction 2025
Health, well-being and sports
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Marie-Philip Poulin is one of the greatest hockey players in the history of the sport, internationally recognized for her exceptional talent, inspiring leadership, and unifying impact beyond the ice. Captain of Team Canada since 2014 and a professional player in the Premier Hockey Federation, she is currently the captain of the Montreal team. Marie-Philip Poulin is not just a champion; she is a builder, a leader, and a role model of courage and equality in sports.
A three-time Olympic gold medalist (2010, 2014, 2022) and silver medalist (2018), Marie-Philip is the only athlete in history—across all sports—to have scored in four Olympic finals and the only one to have netted the game-winning goal in three of them. Her composure, game vision, and ability to perform in the most decisive moments have earned her the nickname “The Crosby of Women’s Hockey.”
Throughout her career, she has earned multiple Most Valuable Player awards, won the Angela James Trophy (top scorer) several times, and twice captured the Clarkson Cup with the Montreal Canadiennes. A committed athlete, she has played a key role in the creation and strengthening of the new professional women’s league, advocating for recognition, better playing conditions, and a greater place for women in sport.
Her journey is marked by unwavering determination: from her beginnings in Beauce to becoming captain of Team Canada, she embodies strength, humility, and perseverance, inspiring generations of young girls and athletes to believe in their place in sport.
