Canadian · Edmonton, Canada · Born 20 August 1983Canadian ice hockey goaltender who won two Olympic gold medals and became the first woman to start a professional men's hockey game in North America.
Shannon Szabados won back-to-back Olympic gold medals with Canada in 2010 and 2014, and became the first woman to start a professional men's hockey game in North America when she played for the Columbus Cottonmouths of the Southern Professional Hockey League in 2014. She won four IIHF World Championship titles and remains one of the most accomplished goaltenders in the history of Canadian women's hockey.
She became the first woman to play in a Western Hockey League regular season game.
How They Played
Szabados was known for her exceptional positioning and calm demeanor in net. She possessed quick reflexes and strong technical fundamentals that allowed her to compete effectively at high levels of competition.
Lasting Impact
Szabados broke significant gender barriers in hockey, paving the way for future female players to compete in traditionally male leagues.
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 2010, 2014
- IIHF Women's World Championship x4
- First woman to start a professional men's hockey game in North America
| Team | Period | GP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Cottonmouths | 2013–2014 | — |
| Team Alberta | 2005–2014 | — |
| University of Alberta Pandas | 2006–2011 | — |
Canadian Athletes