Daryl Watts

Daryl Watts, born on May 15, 1999, is a prominent Canadian ice hockey forward currently playing for the Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She is also a distinguished member of Canada’s national women’s hockey team, showcasing her exceptional talent on an international stage.

Watts has made a significant mark in NCAA women's hockey, finishing her collegiate career as the second-highest scorer of all time. Notably, she remains the highest-scoring active player in this league, a testament to her skill and dedication to the sport.

Her accolades include being a four-time NCAA All-American, with three selections to the First Team. In a historic achievement, she became the first freshman to win the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Award, highlighting her impact from the very beginning of her collegiate career.

In addition to her on-ice accomplishments, Watts has made headlines for her financial transparency, publicly disclosing a salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars for the 2023–24 PHF season, which stands as the highest publicly disclosed annual salary in professional women’s hockey. Her recognition extends beyond the rink, as she was named the University of Wisconsin Female Athlete of the Year in 2021.