Vicky Sunohara

Vicky Sunohara, born on May eighteenth, nineteen seventy, is a distinguished Canadian ice hockey coach and former player, celebrated for her remarkable contributions to women's hockey. With a career that includes three Olympic medals, she has earned the title of a trailblazer in the sport, often referred to as 'the Wayne Gretzky of women's hockey.' Her influence extends beyond the rink, inspiring countless athletes and fans alike.

In two thousand twenty, Sunohara was honored by being named to 'TSN Hockey’s All-Time Women’s Team Canada,' a testament to her status as one of the finest female hockey players in Canadian history. Her legacy continued to grow when she was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in two thousand twenty-five, solidifying her place among the sport's greats.

Currently, she serves as the head coach of the Varsity Blues women's ice hockey team at the University of Toronto. Her coaching prowess has not gone unnoticed; she was recognized as the U Sports Women's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year in both two thousand nineteen–twenty and two thousand twenty-one–twenty-two. Additionally, she received the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Female Coach of the Year award across all sports in two thousand nineteen–twenty, highlighting her exceptional leadership and dedication to the game.