History of Marie-Philip Poulin in Timeline

Marie-Philip Poulin is a celebrated Canadian ice hockey player. She captains both the Montreal Victoire in the PWHL and the Canadian national women's team. Recognized for her exceptional skills and leadership, Poulin was named the IIHF Female Player of the Year in 2025, cementing her status as one of the sport's most influential figures.

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March 28, 1991: Marie-Philip Poulin's Birth

On March 28, 1991, Marie-Philip Poulin was born. She would go on to become a professional ice hockey centre and captain for the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL and the Canada women's national ice hockey team.

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2002: Inspiration from 2002 Winter Olympics

During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Marie-Philip Poulin first saw professional women's hockey on television, when the Canada women's national ice hockey team won the first gold medal for Canada in ice hockey in more than 50 years, inspiring her.

2007: Joins Montreal Stars

In 2007, Marie-Philip Poulin spent the 2007–08 season with the Montreal Stars of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL).

January 9, 2008: vs Germany

In a January 9, 2008 contest versus Germany, Marie-Philip Poulin notched one goal and two assists in a 10–1 win.

January 2008: Montreal Canadiens Scholarship

In January 2008, Marie-Philip Poulin was a recipient of the Montreal Canadiens scholarship program, acknowledging her potential and supporting her development.

March 2009: Clarkson Cup Win

In March 2009, Marie-Philip Poulin helped the Montreal Stars win the first Clarkson Cup over the Minnesota Whitecaps, assisting on a goal in the championship game. She was playing both with the Dawson Blues and as an associate player with the Stars at the time.

2009: IIHF Women's World Championship Debut

In 2009, Marie-Philip Poulin made her full-time debut on the Canadian senior team at the IIHF Women's World Championship in Hameenlinna, Finland, earning a silver medal.

2009: Second U18 Silver Medal

In 2009, Marie-Philip Poulin won a second silver medal in the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. She became the all-time leading scorer in under-18 team history, with 31 points in 17 games.

October 2, 2010: First NCAA Goal

On October 2, 2010, Marie-Philip Poulin scored the first goal of her NCAA career in a 5–4 loss at North Dakota while playing for Boston University.

October 2010: Leads NCAA Freshmen

During October 2010, Marie-Philip Poulin led all NCAA freshmen in goals (9) and points per game (2.00). In addition, she led all Hockey East freshmen in goals, assists, and points during the month. She tied BU's single-season record for shorthanded tallies in just four games. In the first seven games of her NCAA career, she had a seven-game point-scoring streak consisting of nine goals and seven assists.

2010: Joins Boston Terriers

In 2010, Marie-Philip Poulin left the Montreal Stars to join the Boston Terriers women's hockey team, furthering her collegiate hockey career.

2010: Gold Medal Game Victory

In 2010, Marie-Philip Poulin scored both goals during Team Canada's 2–0 win in the gold medal game against the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics. At the end of the tournament, Poulin was named to the tournament all-star team. At the 2010 4 Nations Cup later that year, she scored a hat trick against Finland on November 12; Canada went on to defeat the US to win the tournament.

2010: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2010, Marie-Philip Poulin won an Olympic gold medal with the Canadian national team and scored the game-winning goal in the gold medal game.

January 22, 2011: Hat Trick vs Vermont

On January 22, 2011, Marie-Philip Poulin recorded a hat trick, including two power-play goals, as BU prevailed over Vermont in a 4–0 win, marking the Terriers' 100th win in program history.

March 2011: Hockey East Rookie of the Year

In March 2011, Marie-Philip Poulin became the first Terriers player to be honoured as Hockey East Rookie of the Year, capping off an impressive debut season.

May 11, 2012: Named Captain of Terriers

On May 11, 2012, Terriers head coach Brian Durocher announced that Marie-Philip Poulin and Jill Cardella would be the captains for the 2012–13 campaign.

August 2012: Named Captain of Canadian Under-22 Team

In August 2012, Marie-Philip Poulin was named the captain of the Canadian Under-22 team. This team competed in an exhibition series against the United States Under-22 squad in Calgary, Alberta.

2012: Golden Goal at the IIHF Women's World Championship

In 2012, Poulin scored the golden goal in overtime against the United States at the IIHF Women's World Championship, securing Canada's first gold medal since 2012 and earning herself player of the game honors.

2014: Named team Captain

For the 2014–15 season, Marie-Philip Poulin was appointed team captain of the Boston Terriers.

2014: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2014, Marie-Philip Poulin won another Olympic gold medal with the Canadian national team, once again scoring the game-winning goal in the gold medal game.

2014: 2014 Winter Olympics Gold Medal Game

In the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Poulin scored the game-tying and game-winning goals in Team Canada's 3–2 overtime win in the gold medal game against the United States, cementing her reputation for clutch performances.

2014: Captain Clutch Nickname

The nickname "Captain Clutch" was first used to describe Poulin by her teammates as a result of her performance in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

2015: Captain of Team Canada

In 2015, Marie-Philip Poulin began serving as the captain of Team Canada.

2015: Return to CWHL and Rebranding

In 2015, Marie-Philip Poulin returned to the CWHL and was selected by the Stars in the 2015 CWHL Draft. The Stars partnered with the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and rebranded as Les Canadiennes de Montréal.

2015: Returns to Montreal Stars

In 2015, Marie-Philip Poulin returned to the Montreal Stars, then known as Les Canadiennes de Montreal, and captained the team.

2015: Named Team Captain for the IIHF Women's World Championship

In 2015, Poulin was named team captain for the IIHF Women's World Championship, where she registered six points, including a goal in the final game, which resulted in a 7–5 loss to Team USA.

2015: Hockey East All-Tournament Team

In 2015, after leading her team to its fourth consecutive Hockey East championship as captain, Marie-Philip Poulin joined Shannon Doyle and Kayla Tutino on the All-Tournament Team.

2015: Name Change for Montréal Stars

In 2015, the Montréal Stars changed their name to Les Canadiennes de Montréal.

2017: Clarkson Cup Championship

In 2017, Marie-Philip Poulin captained Les Canadiennes to the Clarkson Cup championship, scoring two goals in the final in Ottawa, with Montreal defeating the Calgary Inferno by a score of 3–1. She also won her second CWHL MVP award at the conclusion of the 2017 season.

2017: Childhood Memories

In a 2017 interview, Marie-Philip Poulin shared that playing hockey outdoors with her brother during her childhood was one of her best memories of growing up.

2017: Relationship with Laura Stacey

Marie-Philip Poulin has been in a relationship with Laura Stacey since 2017.

2018: Non-Return to Les Canadiennes

After the Olympics in 2018, Marie-Philip Poulin decided not to return to Les Canadiennes for the run up to the 2018 Clarkson Cup.

2018: 2018 Winter Olympics Silver Medal

At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Poulin continued to serve as captain, leading Canada to win a silver medal.

2018: Silver Medal at Winter Olympics

In 2018, as captain of Team Canada, Marie-Philip Poulin led the team to a silver medal at the Winter Olympics.

September 2019: PWHPA Dream Gap Tour Showcase

In September 2019, Marie-Philip Poulin captained one of four teams in the first PWHPA Dream Gap tour showcase in Toronto, leading her team to a 2–0 record in the weekend round-robin tournament.

December 2019: Top-4 Québecois Athletes of the 2010s

In December 2019, Marie-Philip Poulin was named among the top-4 Québecois athletes of the 2010s decade by the readers of La Presse.

2019: Withdrawal from IIHF Women's World Championship due to Injury

Due to a knee injury sustained in the CWHL, Poulin withdrew from the 2019 IIHF Women's World Championship after playing less than five minutes. Team Canada subsequently lost in the semi-final, missing the gold medal game for the first time.

2019: Third CWHL MVP Award

For her 2019 performance, Marie-Philip Poulin won the final MVP award in CWHL history, her third win of the award. She helped lead the team back to contention ahead of the 2019 Clarkson Cup; however, Poulin missed the playoffs due to injury.

2019: Joins PWHPA

In 2019, Marie-Philip Poulin joined the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), contributing to the effort of increasing professionalization of women's hockey.

2020: Elite Women's Showcase

In 2020, Marie-Philip Poulin participated in the Elite Women's Showcase at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game as a member of the PWHPA and was afterwards voted as the best female hockey player in the world by NHL players, after having finished second in the vote the year before.

2020: Response to NWHL Expansion

In 2020, Marie-Philip Poulin reacted indifferently to the news of the National Women's Hockey League's 2020 expansion into Canada with the addition of the Toronto Six, stating that "I think there's a reason why many of us are not playing in that league."

2020: Cancellation of 2020 IIHF Women's World Championships

In 2020, the IIHF Women's World Championships were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in Poulin taking time off the ice.

May 2021: Return to Ice for PWHPA Showcase

After time off-ice due to injury and cancellation of the 2020 IIHF Women's World Championships, Poulin returned to the ice for a PWHPA showcase in May 2021.

2021: Golden Goal Hat Trick

In 2021, Marie-Philip Poulin completed an unprecedented "golden goal hat trick" at major international championships with another game-winning goal at the IIHF Women's World Championship.

2021: Secret Cup Champion

In 2021, at the 2021 Secret Cup, Marie-Philip Poulin scored the third-period game-winner for Team Bauer (Montreal) in a 4-2 championship win over Team Sonnet (Toronto). She also recorded two assists for a three-point performance. Overall, Poulin was the scoring champion in the 2021 Secret Cup, with five goals and six assists in five games.

January 11, 2022: Named to Canada's 2022 Olympic Team

On January 11, 2022, Marie-Philip Poulin was named to Canada's 2022 Olympic team and served as one of Canada's flag bearers at the opening ceremonies.

June 2022: Hired by Montreal Canadiens

In June 2022, Marie-Philip Poulin was hired by the Montreal Canadiens as a player development consultant.

October 2022: TSN Names Poulin Best Women's Hockey Player

In October 2022, TSN named Marie-Philip Poulin the "best women's hockey player on the planet,".

2022: 2022-2023 Rivalry Series

In 2022, Marie-Philip Poulin competed in the 2022-2023 Rivalry Series, marking another year in her career.

2022: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2022, Marie-Philip Poulin won her third Olympic gold medal with the Canadian national team and scored the game-winning goal in the gold medal game.

February 22, 2023: 200th Point with Team Canada

On February 22, 2023, Poulin scored her 200th point with Team Canada in Game 6 of the 2022-2023 Rivalry Series against the United States in Laval, Quebec, becoming the fifth women's hockey player to reach this milestone with Hockey Canada.

April 7, 2023: 100th Goal for Team Canada

On April 7, 2023, Marie-Philip Poulin scored her 100th and 101st goals for Team Canada in the team's second preliminary round game at the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship, making her the fourth Canadian woman to reach the triple-digit mark.

May 26, 2023: Engagement Announcement

On May 26, 2023, Marie-Philip Poulin announced her engagement to Laura Stacey.

2023: Dream Gap Tour Scoring Leader and Secret Cup Title

During what would prove to be the final PWHPA season in 2023–24, Marie-Philip Poulin led the Dream Gap Tour in scoring with 12 goals and 27 points in 20 games, and help lead Team Harvey's to the 2023 Secret Cup title.

2023: Canadian Team Record Broken

In 2023, Caitlin Kraemer broke Marie-Philip Poulin's Canadian team record for most goals with ten.

2023: Named Montreal's Captain

In 2023, Marie-Philip Poulin was named Montreal's captain in the PWHL. PWHL Montreal finished in second in the PWHL's inaugural regular season, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by PWHL Boston.

2023: Signs with PWHL Montreal

In 2023, at the inception of the PWHL, Marie-Philip Poulin signed with PWHL Montreal (later the Montreal Victoire) and became its captain.

2023: Launch of PWHL

In 2023, the PWHPA bought out the rival Premier Hockey Federation and launched the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

September 28, 2024: Marriage to Laura Stacey

On September 28, 2024, Marie-Philip Poulin married Laura Stacey.

2024: PWHL Team Renamed to Montreal Victoire

Ahead of the 2024–25 PWHL season, all of the PWHL's franchises adopted new names, with PWHL Montreal rebranded to the Montreal Victoire.

2024: 2024 Women's World Championship Gold Medal

At the 2024 Women's World Championship, Poulin scored two goals in the final, helping Canada secure a 6–5 overtime victory over the United States and a record thirteenth World title.

2024: Knight of the National Order of Quebec

In 2024, Marie-Philip Poulin was named a knight of the National Order of Quebec.

2024: Billie Jean King Most Valuable Player

In 2024, Marie-Philip Poulin won the Billie Jean King Most Valuable Player award for the PWHL's 2024-25 season.

January 29, 2025: First Hat Trick of the Season

On January 29, 2025, Marie-Philip Poulin scored the first hat trick of the season against the Ottawa Charge.

October 23, 2025: Signs Contract Extension

On October 23, 2025, Marie-Philip Poulin signed a two-year contract extension with the Montreal Victoire.

2025: Holds the world's only such "golden goal hat trick"

As of 2025, Marie-Philip Poulin holds the world's only such "golden goal hat trick".

2025: Canada's Top Point-Scorer

At the 2025 Women's World Championship, Poulin surpassed Hayley Wickenheiser as Canada's top point-scorer in tournament history, recording her 87th career point during the team's semifinal victory over Finland.

2025: IIHF Female Player of the Year

In 2025, Marie-Philip Poulin was named the IIHF Female Player of the Year, recognizing her exceptional performance and contributions to women's ice hockey.

January 9, 2026: Named to Canada's 2026 Olympic Roster

On January 9, 2026, Marie-Philip Poulin was named to Canada's roster to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

February 9, 2026: Injury at 2026 Olympic Game

On February 9, 2026, Marie-Philip Poulin sustained a lower-body injury during Canada's 5–1 victory over Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, ruling her out from selection in the following game against the United States.

2026: Return From Injury at 2026 Olympic Quarterfinals

During the 2026 Olympic quarterfinals against Germany, Marie-Philip Poulin returned from her injury and scored in the game, which ended in a 5–1 win for Canada. Her goal tied her with Hayley Wickenheiser for most Olympic goals of all time, with 18 goals.