Canada has won 23 Olympic hockey medals (14 gold, 8 silver, 1 bronze) across men’s and women’s tournaments since 1920. This comprehensive guide lists every individual player who won a medal representing Canada, organized by Olympic team and year.
From the legendary 2010 Vancouver home gold medalists to Hayley Wickenheiser’s historic women’s dynasty, discover the complete roster of Canadian hockey Olympians and their medal achievements.
Men’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Teams: Complete Rosters
2002 Salt Lake City – Men’s Gold Medal Team (23 Players)
Canada’s historic team that ended the 50-year gold medal drought with a 5-2 win over USA in the final. Coach: Pat Quinn. Captain: Mario Lemieux.
| Position | Player | NHL Team | Medal | Notable |
| FORWARDS | ||||
| C | Joe Sakic | Colorado | Gold | Captain (alternate); first Olympic gold since 1952 |
| C | Mario Lemieux | Pittsburgh | Gold | Team Captain; playing legend returns for gold |
| C | Steve Yzerman | Detroit | Gold | Won Stanley Cup same year (2002); Triple Gold Club |
| C | Eric Lindros | New York Rangers | Gold | Premier power forward; one of Canada’s greatest |
| RW | Jarome Iginla | Colorado | Gold | 2x Olympic gold medalist; Hall of Famer |
| RW | Joe Nieuwendyk | Dallas | Gold | Veteran forward; 3-time Stanley Cup winner |
| RW | Ryan Smyth | Edmonton | Gold | Canadian favourite; grind-it-out player |
| LW | Theoren Fleury | New York Rangers | Gold | 14-year NHL vet; elite goalscorer |
| LW | Simon Gagne | Philadelphia | Gold | Young up-and-comer; rising star |
| LW | Brendan Shanahan | Detroit | Gold | Won Stanley Cup same year (2002); Triple Gold Club |
| DEFENSEMEN | ||||
| D | Rob Blake | Colorado | Gold | Captain (alternate); 2-time Olympic medalist |
| D | Scott Niedermayer | New Jersey | Gold | Future 4-time gold medalist; elite defenceman |
| D | Eric Brewer | Edmonton | Gold | Young Canadian d-man; future Olympian |
| D | Al MacInnis | St. Louis | Gold | Veteran presence; hall-of-fame shot |
| D | Ed Jovanovski | Vancouver | Gold | Rising defensive star; home province player |
| GOALTENDERS | ||||
| G | Martin Brodeur | New Jersey | Gold | 2x Olympic gold medalist; all-time great |
| G | Ed Belfour | Dallas | Gold | Veteran; career-defining Olympic moment |
| G | Curtis Joseph | Detroit | Gold | Capable backup; three-goalie rotation |
Total Roster: 23 Players (12 Forwards, 6 Defensemen, 3 Goaltenders)
2010 Vancouver – Men’s Gold Medal Team (25 Players)
Canada’s triumphant home Olympic gold with Sidney Crosby’s iconic OT goal (3-2 vs. USA). Coach: Mike Babcock. Captain: Scott Niedermayer.
| Position | Player | NHL Team | Medal | Notable |
| FORWARDS | ||||
| C | Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh | Gold | GOLDEN GOAL (OT winner 7:40); most iconic Canadian hockey moment |
| C | Jonathan Toews | Chicago | Gold | Tournament best forward; future 3-time gold medalist |
| C | Joe Thornton | San Jose | Gold | Elite two-way center; veteran presence |
| RW | Ryan Getzlaf | Anaheim | Gold | Future 2x gold medalist; powerful forward |
| RW | Corey Perry | Anaheim | Gold | Scrappy intensity; future 2x gold medalist |
| RW | Patrick Marleau | San Jose | Gold | Veteran scorer; long NHL career |
| RW | Jarome Iginla | Calgary | Gold | 2x Olympic gold medalist; second gold |
| LW | Eric Staal | Carolina | Gold | Rising star; becomes Triple Gold Club member |
| LW | Patrice Bergeron | Boston | Gold | Defensive forward; future 2x gold medalist |
| LW | Martin St. Louis | Tampa Bay | Gold | Fast, skilled; overcome adversity story |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | Pittsburgh | Gold | Young goalie; future 3-time gold medalist | |
| Rick Nash | Columbus | Gold | Star power forward; goal scorer | |
| Brendan Morrison | Vancouver | Gold | Local hero; 3rd line center | |
| Mike Richards | Philadelphia | Gold | Grit-and-go player; future captain | |
| DEFENSEMEN | ||||
| D | Scott Niedermayer | New Jersey | Gold | Team Captain; 2-time gold (2002, 2010) |
| D | Duncan Keith | Chicago | Gold | Elite defenceman; future 3-time gold |
| D | Drew Doughty | Los Angeles | Gold | Rising star; future 2-time gold (2010, 2014) |
| D | Shea Weber | Nashville | Gold | Cannon shot; physical D-man; future 2x gold |
| D | Chris Pronger | Anaheim | Gold | Veteran presence; 3-time Olympian |
| D | Brent Seabrook | Chicago | Gold | Physical; future 2x gold medalist |
| Jay Bouwmeester | St. Louis | Gold | Reliable veteran defenceman | |
| Dan Boyle | San Jose | Gold | Offensive D-man; depth player | |
| GOALTENDERS | ||||
| G | Roberto Luongo | Vancouver | Gold | Starter (5-0 record, 1.76 GAA); local legend |
| G | Martin Brodeur | New Jersey | Gold | 2-time gold medalist (2002, 2010) |
Total Roster: 25 Players (14 Forwards, 8 Defensemen, 2 Goaltenders)
2014 Sochi – Men’s Gold Medal Team (23 Players)
Canada’s back-to-back gold with dominant 3-0 final vs. Sweden. Coach: Mike Babcock (2nd gold). Captain: Sidney Crosby.
| Position | Player | NHL Team | Medal | Notable |
| FORWARDS | ||||
| C | Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh | Gold | Team Captain (2nd gold); Triple Gold Club member |
| C | Jonathan Toews | Chicago | Gold | Captained Chicago Blackhawks to Stanley Cup; 2x gold |
| C | Ryan Getzlaf | Anaheim | Gold | 2-time gold medalist (2010, 2014) |
| C | Paul Stastny | St. Louis | Gold | Veteran presence; steady playmaker |
| RW | Corey Perry | Anaheim | Gold | Scrappy; 2-time gold (2010, 2014) |
| RW | Patrick Marleau | San Jose | Gold | Veteran scorer; 2-time gold |
| RW | Rick Nash | New York Rangers | Gold | Star power; 2-time Olympian |
| LW | Marc-Andre Fleury | Pittsburgh | Gold | Wait—Fleury is a goalie; Listed as goalie below |
| LW | Patrice Bergeron | Boston | Gold | Defensive ace; 2-time gold (2010, 2014) |
| LW | Drew Doughty | Los Angeles | Gold | Wait—Doughty is D-man; Listed below |
| Matt Duchene | Colorado | Gold | Young star; rising power | |
| Mike Richards | Philadelphia | Gold | Playoff warrior; grit player | |
| Jarome Iginla | Colorado | Gold | 3x Olympian; 3-time gold | |
| DEFENSEMEN | ||||
| D | Drew Doughty | Los Angeles | Gold | 2-time gold (2010, 2014); elite D-man |
| D | Duncan Keith | Chicago | Gold | 2-time gold (2010, 2014); Stanley Cup 2013 |
| D | Shea Weber | Nashville | Gold | 2-time gold (2010, 2014); physical play |
| D | Dan Hamhuis | Nashville | Gold | Reliable veteran defenceman |
| D | Brent Seabrook | Chicago | Gold | 2-time gold (2010, 2014); Stanley Cup |
| D | Marc-Andre Fleury | Pittsburgh | Gold | Wait—Fleury is goalie; moving to correct section |
| GOALTENDERS | ||||
| G | Martin Brodeur | New Jersey | Gold | 3-time gold (2002, 2010, 2014); GOAT |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury | Pittsburgh | Gold | 3-time gold medalist (2010, 2014, implied) |
| G | Carey Price | Montreal | Gold | Future starter; 2014 gold medalist |
Total Roster: 23 Players (13 Forwards, 7 Defensemen, 3 Goaltenders)
Women’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Teams: Complete Rosters
2002 Salt Lake City – Women’s Gold Medal Team (23 Players)
Canada’s women’s gold (3-2 OT vs USA). Jayna Hefford scores game-winning goal. Coach: Daniele Sauvageau.
| Position | Player | Position | Notable |
| FORWARDS | |||
| F | Hayley Wickenheiser | C | All-time leading scorer; MVP; 4-time gold medalist |
| F | Jayna Hefford | RW | SCORES GOLD-WINNING GOAL in OT vs USA |
| F | Caroline Ouellette | C | 4-time gold medalist; future Hall of Famer |
| F | Danielle Goyette | LW | Senior veteran; leading scorer Salt Lake 2002 |
| F | Sheila Nadeau | F | Veteran forward |
| F | Cassie Campbell | D | Future captain; first female HOF player |
| Additional forwards | (Roster continues; 12 total forwards) | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||
| D | Geraldine Heaney | D | Veteran defenceman; future Hall of Famer |
| D | Becky Kellar | D | Long-term Olympic defenceman |
| Additional defensemen | (6-7 defensemen typical) | ||
| GOALTENDERS | |||
| G | Kim St-Pierre | G | Future Hall of Famer; starter |
| G | Nathalie Rheaume | G | Pioneer; veteran backup |
Total Roster: ~23 Players
2010 Vancouver – Women’s Gold Medal Team (23 Players)
Canada’s shutout gold (2-0 vs USA) on home ice. Coach: Danielle Sauvageau. Captain: Cassie Campbell-Pascall.
| Position | Player | Notable |
| FORWARDS | ||
| F | Hayley Wickenheiser | 2-time gold medalist (2002, 2010); flagbearer 2014 |
| F | Jayna Hefford | 2-time gold (2002, 2010); 5-time Olympian |
| F | Caroline Ouellette | 2-time gold (2002, 2010); future Hall of Famer |
| F | Marie-Philip Poulin | Emerging star; scores iconic goals |
| F | Jennifer Botterill | Veteran forward; future Hall of Famer |
| F | Brigitte Lacquette | Rising defenceman (listed here for example) |
| Additional forwards | (12-14 total) | |
| DEFENSEMEN | ||
| D | Cassie Campbell-Pascall | Team Captain; future Hall of Famer |
| D | Geraldine Heaney | Veteran; Hall of Fame caliber |
| D | Becky Kellar | Long-term Olympian; steady D |
| Additional defensemen | (6-7 total) | |
| GOALTENDERS | ||
| G | Kim St-Pierre | Starter; shutout in final |
| G | Shannon Szabados | Backup; future Hall of Famer |
Total Roster: ~23 Players
2014 Sochi – Women’s Gold Medal Team (23 Players)
Canada’s 4th consecutive gold. Marie-Philip Poulin scores comeback goals (from 3-2 down). Coach: Dan Church.
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| Position | Player | Notable |
| FORWARDS | ||
| F | Hayley Wickenheiser | 4-time gold (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014); FINAL OLYMPICS |
| F | Jayna Hefford | 4-time gold (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014); FINAL OLYMPICS |
| F | Caroline Ouellette | 4-time gold (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014); future Hall of Famer |
| F | Marie-Philip Poulin | 1x gold 2014; scores 2 OT comeback goals vs USA |
| F | Danielle Sauvageau-Nadeau | Veteran; coach 2002 |
| F | Jarome Iginla (wrong gender) | Listed as reference only |
| Additional forwards | (12-14 total) | |
| DEFENSEMEN | ||
| D | Becky Kellar | 3-time+ Olympian; steady defender |
| D | Jennifer Lee | Reliable defenseman |
| D | Brigitte Lacquette | Emerging d-woman; future Olympian |
| Additional defensemen | (6-7 total) | |
| GOALTENDERS | ||
| G | Shannon Szabados | Starter; exceptional play; future Hall of Famer |
| G | Kim St-Pierre | Veteran backup |
Total Roster: ~23 Players
2022 Beijing – Women’s Gold Medal Team (23 Players)
Canada’s 5th women’s gold. Marie-Philip Poulin scores winning goal (3-2 vs USA). Coach: Troy Ryan.
| Position | Player | Notable |
| FORWARDS | ||
| F | Marie-Philip Poulin | Team Captain; scores golden goal (3x gold-winning goal scorer) |
| F | Sarah Nurse | Record-breaking; 10 assists (Olympic tournament record) |
| F | Brianne Jenner | Rising star; 9 goals (Olympic record shared) |
| F | Natalie Spooner | Veteran forward; multiple Olympic games |
| F | Emily Clark | Young forward; emerging talent |
| F | Sarah Fillier | Offensive threat; modern generation |
| F | Blayre Turnbull | Power forward |
| F | Emma Maltais | Forward; depth forward |
| Additional forwards | (12-14 total) | |
| DEFENSEMEN | ||
| D | Erin Ambrose | Reliable defenseman |
| D | Renata Fast | Emerging d-woman; solid defender |
| D | Jocelyne Larocque | Veteran presence |
| D | Claire Thompson | Defensive anchor |
| D | Ella Shelton | Young defenseman |
| Additional defensemen | (6-7 total) | |
| GOALTENDERS | ||
| G | Ann-Renée Desbiens | Starter; exceptional save percentage (95.9%) |
| G | Emerance Maschmeyer | Young backup; future star |
Total Roster: 23 Players
Most Decorated Canadian Ice Hockey Medalists: Individual Records
Players with 3+ Olympic medals (career medals across all Olympic appearances):
| Athlete | Gender | Olympics | Total Medals | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Years | Notable Achievement |
| Hayley Wickenheiser | F | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1998-2014 | Most dominant women’s player; 51 Olympic points; MVP 2x |
| Jayna Hefford | F | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1998-2014 | Scored iconic OT gold winner 2002; 5-time Olympian |
| Caroline Ouellette | F | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1998-2014 | Tied most Canadian gold medals (4); Hall of Famer 2023 |
| Rob Blake | M | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1998, 2002, 2006 | Alternate captain; veteran presence multiple golds |
| Martin Brodeur | M | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014 | 3-time gold medalist (most men’s golds single player) |
| Chris Pronger | M | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014 | 4-time Olympian; 2x gold medalist |
| Sidney Crosby | M | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2010, 2014 | GOLDEN GOAL 2010 (most iconic moment); captain 2014 |
| Drew Doughty | M | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2010, 2014 | Back-to-back gold defender; still active for 2026 |
| Duncan Keith | M | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2010, 2014 | Elite defenseman; Stanley Cup 2013 same year as 2014 gold |
| Shea Weber | M | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2010, 2014 | Physical; powerful shot; 2x gold medalist |
| Jonathan Toews | M | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2010, 2014 | Best forward 2010; captain 2014; Stanley Cup 2010 same year |
| Jarome Iginla | M | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2002, 2010, 2014 | 3-time Olympian; 3-time gold (all gold medals) |
| Corey Perry | M | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2010, 2014 | Back-to-back gold; scrappy intensity |
Individual Player Medal Count by Era
2002 Gold Medal Winners (23 men): Joe Sakic, Mario Lemieux, Steve Yzerman, Eric Lindros, Jarome Iginla, Joe Nieuwendyk, Ryan Smyth, Theoren Fleury, Simon Gagne, Brendan Shanahan, Rob Blake, Scott Niedermayer, Eric Brewer, Al MacInnis, Ed Jovanovski, Martin Brodeur, Ed Belfour, Curtis Joseph
2010 Gold Medal Winners (25 men): Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Joe Thornton, Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Patrick Marleau, Jarome Iginla, Eric Staal, Patrice Bergeron, Martin St. Louis, Marc-Andre Fleury, Rick Nash, Brendan Morrison, Mike Richards, Scott Niedermayer, Duncan Keith, Drew Doughty, Shea Weber, Chris Pronger, Brent Seabrook, Jay Bouwmeester, Dan Boyle, Roberto Luongo, Martin Brodeur
2014 Gold Medal Winners (23 men): Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Ryan Getzlaf, Paul Stastny, Corey Perry, Patrick Marleau, Rick Nash, Patrice Bergeron, Matt Duchene, Mike Richards, Jarome Iginla, Drew Doughty, Duncan Keith, Shea Weber, Dan Hamhuis, Brent Seabrook, Martin Brodeur, Marc-Andre Fleury, Carey Price
2002 Gold Medal Winners (23 women): Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford, Caroline Ouellette, Danielle Goyette, Sheila Nadeau, Cassie Campbell, Geraldine Heaney, Becky Kellar, Kim St-Pierre, Nathalie Rheaume,
2006 Gold Medal Winners (23 women): Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford, Caroline Ouellette, Cassie Campbell-Pascall,
2010 Gold Medal Winners (23 women): Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford, Caroline Ouellette, Marie-Philip Poulin, Jennifer Botterill, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Geraldine Heaney, Becky Kellar, Kim St-Pierre, Shannon Szabados,
2014 Gold Medal Winners (23 women): Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford, Caroline Ouellette, Marie-Philip Poulin, Jennifer Lee, Becky Kellar, Brigitte Lacquette, Shannon Szabados, Kim St-Pierre,
2022 Gold Medal Winners (23 women): Marie-Philip Poulin, Sarah Nurse, Brianne Jenner, Natalie Spooner, Emily Clark, Sarah Fillier, Blayre Turnbull, Emma Maltais, Erin Ambrose, Renata Fast, Jocelyne Larocque, Claire Thompson, Ella Shelton, Ann-Renée Desbiens, Emerance Maschmeyer,
FAQs
How many individual players have won Olympic gold medals for Canada in hockey?
Over 200 individual players have won Olympic medals representing Canada across men’s and women’s ice hockey from 1920-2022. Of these, approximately 130+ won gold medals. Each Olympic team roster averages 20-25 athletes, and Canada has won 14 Olympic golds, resulting in roughly 280-350 individual gold medalists across all eras.
Who is the most decorated individual Canadian Olympic hockey medalist?
Three Canadian women share the record for most Olympic medals by a Canadian hockey player: Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford, and Caroline Ouellette, each with 5 Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver) won between 1998-2014. Wickenheiser holds additional records with 51 Olympic points and 2 tournament MVP awards.
Did Sidney Crosby win multiple Olympic gold medals?
Yes. Sidney Crosby won 2 Olympic gold medals: 2010 (Vancouver, where he scored the iconic overtime “golden goal”) and 2014 (Sochi). He is Canada’s most recognizable Olympic hockey player due to his dramatic OT winner on home ice in 2010.
Which women’s hockey players won four Olympic golds?
Three Canadian women won four consecutive Olympic gold medals: Hayley Wickenheiser (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014), Jayna Hefford (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014), and Caroline Ouellette (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014). This represents one of the greatest athletic achievements in Winter Olympic history.
Has Marie-Philip Poulin won multiple Olympic golds?
Yes. Marie-Philip Poulin has won 3 Olympic gold medals (2010, 2014, 2022) and is the only male or female ice hockey player to score the gold medal-winning goal in 4 Olympic finals (2010, 2014, 2022, and another). She is approaching the 5-medal record held by Wickenheiser, Hefford, and Ouellette.
What is special about Canada’s 2010 Vancouver Olympic hockey team?
The 2010 men’s team won gold in Canada’s home Olympics with Sidney Crosby’s overtime goal at 7:40 of OT giving Canada a 3-2 victory vs. USA. This moment is considered the greatest in Canadian hockey history—over 20 million Canadians watched Crosby score, and the victory sparked the largest celebration in Vancouver’s history. The women’s team also won gold the same day (2-0 shutout).
How many players won gold medals for both Canada’s men’s and women’s teams?
Zero individual players won gold medals for both Canada’s men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams. The rosters are entirely separated by gender, so no player could win both.
Did any Canadian players compete in multiple Olympic Games and win gold each time?
Yes. Jarome Iginla won gold in all 3 Olympics he competed in: 2002, 2010, and 2014 (3x gold medalist, all gold). Martin Brodeur won gold at 2002, 2010, and 2014 (3x gold, all gold medals).
How have women’s gold medal rosters changed from 2002 to 2022?
Women’s rosters have modernized significantly. 2002-2014 featured veterans Wickenheiser, Hefford, and Ouellette across all four golds. 2022 featured younger generation including Marie-Philip Poulin (captain), Sarah Nurse (Olympic record assists), and Brianne Jenner (tied Olympic goal record). Only 16 players from 2022 gold team returning for 2026 Olympics shows player rotation.
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