Geraldine Heaney

Geraldine Heaney is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest women to play the position.

Angela James: Angela James is a Canadian former ice hockey forward recognized as a pioneer of women’s hockey. James and Heaney were central figures on Canada’s early world-championship teams.
1990 IIHF Women's World Championship: The inaugural IIHF Women's World Championship, held in Ottawa, established a recurring international tournament for women's national teams. Heaney represented Canada at the first world championship for women.
Ice hockey defenceman: An ice hockey defenceman is a skater whose primary role is to protect the defensive zone and support attacks from the blue line. This position defines Heaney’s role and the skills for which she became known.
Women's ice hockey: Women's ice hockey is organized ice hockey played by women, from recreational leagues to international competition. Heaney’s career unfolded as the sport built a lasting international structure.
Manon Rhéaume: Manon Rhéaume is a Canadian former goaltender who became the first woman to play in an NHL exhibition game. Her breakthrough offers another measure of the barriers facing women’s hockey during Heaney’s career.
1998 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey tournament: The first Olympic women's ice hockey tournament was held at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. Heaney helped Canada win silver in the sport’s Olympic debut.
Blue line: The blue line marks the boundary of each team’s offensive zone and helps determine offside play in ice hockey. Heaney’s work from the point depended on controlling space around this boundary.
Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics: Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics is an international tournament held as part of the Winter Games. Her Olympic career brought women’s hockey to one of sport’s largest stages.
Hockey Canada: Hockey Canada is the national governing body for organized ice hockey in Canada. Heaney represented Canada in international competition governed by this organization.
2002 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey tournament: The women's ice hockey tournament at the 2002 Winter Olympics took place in Salt Lake City, Utah. Heaney won Olympic gold with Canada in her final Olympic appearance.

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