Sophie Jaques

Sophie Jaques, born on October sixteenth, two thousand, is a prominent Canadian ice hockey defender currently playing for the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Her journey in professional ice hockey has been marked by significant achievements, including her time with the Minnesota Frost, where she celebrated victory in two Walter Cups.

In the 2023 PWHL Draft, Jaques was selected tenth overall by the Boston team, a testament to her exceptional skills and potential. Her collegiate career at Ohio State was equally impressive, culminating in her receiving the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Award in twenty twenty-three, recognizing her as one of the top players in women's college hockey.

Jaques has also made her mark on the international stage, representing the Canadian women's national ice hockey team since twenty twenty-five. Her contributions to the team were pivotal during the twenty twenty-six Winter Olympics, where she helped secure a silver medal for Canada, further solidifying her status as a key player in the sport.