Jayna Hefford

Jayna Hefford is a Canadian former ice hockey forward who won four Olympic gold medals and later served as commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation.

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Hayley Wickenheiser: Hayley Wickenheiser is a Canadian ice hockey player who won four Olympic gold medals and became one of the sport’s most decorated athletes. Wickenheiser and Hefford were central teammates across Canada’s four consecutive Olympic gold-medal victories.
Canadian women's national ice hockey team: The Canadian women's national ice hockey team represents Canada in international women's ice hockey. Hefford spent much of her playing career representing Canada at world championships and Olympic Games.
2002 Winter Olympics: The 2002 Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from February 8 to 24. Hefford earned her first Olympic gold medal when Canada defeated the United States in the women's final.
Women's professional ice hockey: Women's professional ice hockey is organized paid competition for women playing ice hockey. Hefford moved from elite competition into leadership during the sport’s efforts to build durable professional leagues.
Caroline Ouellette: Caroline Ouellette is a Canadian former ice hockey forward and four-time Olympic gold medalist. Ouellette shared Canada’s Olympic gold-medal teams with Hefford and later played alongside her professionally.
Olympic women's ice hockey: Olympic women's ice hockey is the women's ice hockey competition held at the Winter Olympic Games. Hefford won gold at four consecutive Winter Olympics from 2002 through 2014.
2006 Winter Olympics: The 2006 Winter Olympics were held in Turin, Italy, from February 10 to 26. Hefford won her second Olympic gold as Canada successfully defended its title.
Canadian Hockey League: The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization for three major Canadian junior ice hockey leagues. Hefford became the CHL’s first female president, extending her leadership beyond women’s professional hockey.
Cassie Campbell-Pascall: Cassie Campbell-Pascall is a Canadian former ice hockey player who captained Olympic gold-medal teams and later became a broadcaster. Campbell-Pascall captained Canada during Hefford’s Olympic career.
Hockey Canada: Hockey Canada is the national governing body for ice hockey in Canada. Hefford later held senior leadership roles in the organization whose national teams she represented.