Canadian · Scarborough, Canada · Born 28 May 1970Canadian ice hockey forward who won two Olympic gold medals and four World Championships, considered one of Canada's greatest women's players.
Vicki Sunohara won Olympic gold with Canada in 2002 and 2006 and four IIHF World Championship titles during a long international career as one of the program's most reliable forwards. Inducted into the Hockey Canada Hall of Fame, she later moved into coaching, becoming an assistant coach with the University of Toronto and remaining closely involved in developing the next generation of Canadian women's hockey talent.
She won Olympic gold with Team Canada at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
How They Played
Sunohara was known as a skilled forward with excellent hockey sense and leadership qualities on the ice. She possessed strong offensive instincts and was particularly effective in clutch situations during international competition.
Lasting Impact
Sunohara helped pioneer and elevate women's hockey in Canada during a crucial period of growth for the sport internationally.
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 2002, 2006
- IIHF Women's World Championship x4
- Hockey Canada Hall of Fame
| Team | Period | GP |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Aeros | 1998–2007 | — |
Canadian Athletes