Charline Labonté

Charline Labonté, born on October fifteenth, nineteen eighty-two, is a distinguished Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. She made her mark in the sport as a goaltender for the Montreal Stars, later known as Les Canadiennes de Montreal, in the Canadian Women's Hockey League. Labonté's impressive career includes being a vital member of the Canada women's national ice hockey team, where she celebrated remarkable victories, including three Olympic gold medals and two gold medals at the World Championships.

An alumna of the McGill Martlets hockey program, Labonté graduated from McGill University with a degree in Physical Education. Her dedication to the sport was evident when she was named to the Olympic roster for Canada in two thousand fourteen. She played a pivotal role in her team's success, culminating in her being the winning goaltender for Les Canadiennes de Montreal during the final of the two thousand seventeen Clarkson Cup.

After an illustrious career, Labonté announced her retirement in September two thousand seventeen, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most accomplished goaltenders in Canadian history. She ranks second all-time in games won, shutouts, and games played for Canada, boasting an impressive tally of four Olympic gold medals, two World Championship wins, and six World silver medals. Today, she resides in Montreal, where she continues to inspire the next generation of athletes.