History of Taylor Heise in Timeline

Taylor Heise is a prominent American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Minnesota Frost in the PWHL. As a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team, she boasts an impressive record, including five IIHF medals. She secured three consecutive U18 World Championship gold medals from 2016 to 2018, and two Women's World Championship gold medals. Heise was recognized as the Tournament MVP at both the 2018 U18 World Championship and the 2022 IIHF Women's World Championship. In the 2022 tournament, she led with 18 points, marking the highest score by any player in almost three decades.

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March 17, 2000: Taylor Heise Born

On March 17, 2000, Taylor Heise was born. She is an American professional ice hockey forward.

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2012: Joined Red Wing's varsity team

In 2012, Taylor Heise joined Red Wing's varsity team as a seventh-grader in the 2012–13 season, recording five goals and nine points.

2013: Section Championship

In 2013, The Wingers won a section championship during Heise's first season.

2014: Section Championship

In 2014, The Wingers won a section championship during Heise's second season.

2015: Section Championship

In 2015, The Wingers won a section championship during Heise's third season.

2016: Junior Year at Red Wing

By her junior year in 2016-17, Heise had recorded 142 goals and 128 assists in her high school career at Red Wing.

2016: IIHF U18 Women's World Championship Gold Medal

In 2016, Taylor Heise represented the United States at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championship, where she recorded two goals and one assist in five games and won a gold medal.

2016: U18 World Championship Gold Medal

In 2016, Taylor Heise won a gold medal at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championship with the United States women's national ice hockey team.

2016: Award Inception

Taylor Heise became the first Gopher to win the award three times in a single season since its inception in 2016–17.

2017: Second Consecutive Gold Medal at IIHF U18 Women's World Championship

In 2017, Taylor Heise represented the United States at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championship, where she recorded one assist in five games and won her second consecutive gold medal.

2018: Collegiate Career Begins

In 2018, Taylor Heise began her collegiate career with the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

2018: U18 World Championship

In 2018, Taylor Heise was named captain for the United States at the 2018 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship and led Team USA to a third consecutive gold medal. She was named the Best Forward, Tournament MVP, and selected to the All-Star Team.

2018: U18 World Championship Gold Medal and MVP

In 2018, Taylor Heise won her third consecutive U18 World Championship gold medal. She was also named Tournament MVP at the 2018 U18 World Championship.

2018: Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award and All-USA Girls Hockey Player of the Year

In 2018, as a senior at Red Wing High School, Taylor Heise earned the Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award and USA Today High School Sports All-USA Girls Hockey Player of the Year honors.

2018: High School Senior Season

In 2018, during her senior year at Red Wing High School, Taylor Heise recorded 74 goals and 30 assists, leading her team to a consolation runner-up finish at the state tournament. She was also named to the 2018 Minnesota State Class A All-Tournament Team.

2019: Sophomore Year

During the 2019–20 season, in her sophomore year, Taylor Heise recorded 18 goals and 25 assists.

2020: Junior Year

During the 2020–21 season, in her junior year, Taylor Heise recorded seven goals and nine assists in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 12, 2021: Second Career Hat Trick

On November 12, 2021, Taylor Heise scored her second career hat trick in a game against RIT.

August 14, 2022: Named to United States national team

On August 14, 2022, Taylor Heise was named to the United States national team roster for the 2022 IIHF Women's World Championship in Herning, Denmark, marking her debut on the senior national team.

2022: Outstanding Season

During the 2022–23 season in her graduate student year, Taylor Heise led the NCAA in goals with 29, and ranked second in points with 65 in 37 games.

2022: Named Tournament MVP

In 2022, Taylor Heise was named Tournament MVP at the IIHF Women's World Championship, where she led the tournament with 18 points.

2022: Patty Kazmaier Award

In 2022, Taylor Heise won the Patty Kazmaier Award as the nation's top player while playing college ice hockey at the University of Minnesota.

2022: Wins silver medal

Throughout five senior World Championships (2022–2025), Heise has compiled a record of 2–2 in gold medal games, winning gold in 2023 and 2025, and silver in 2022 and 2024.

September 18, 2023: Drafted First Overall by PWHL Minnesota

On September 18, 2023, Taylor Heise was drafted first overall by PWHL Minnesota in the 2023 PWHL Draft.

October 26, 2023: Signed with Minnesota

On October 26, 2023, Taylor Heise signed a three-year contract with PWHL Minnesota.

December 2023: Banner Unveiling at Red Wing

In December 2023, Red Wing honored Taylor Heise by unveiling a banner featuring her name and number 9.

2023: End of Collegiate Career

In 2023, Taylor Heise concluded her five-year collegiate career at the University of Minnesota, setting a program record for most games played.

2023: Returns from 2023 gold medal team

In 2023, Taylor Heise was one of 18 returning players from the gold medal team to the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship in Utica, New York.

2023: First Overall PWHL Draft Pick

In 2023, Taylor Heise was selected first overall by PWHL Minnesota in the 2023 PWHL Draft.

2023: Women's World Championship Gold Medal

In 2023, Taylor Heise won a Women's World Championship gold medal with the United States women's national ice hockey team.

2023: Wins first senior gold medal

In 2023, at the IIHF Women's World Championship in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Taylor Heise secured her first senior gold medal as the United States team triumphed over Canada with a score of 6–3 in the gold medal game. During the tournament, she tied for third place with 12 points, comprising one goal and 11 assists, which included an assist on Hilary Knight's decisive game-winning goal in the championship.

2023: Wins gold medal

Throughout five senior World Championships (2022–2025), Heise has compiled a record of 2–2 in gold medal games, winning gold in 2023 and 2025, and silver in 2022 and 2024.

January 3, 2024: First Goal in Franchise History

On January 3, 2024, in Minnesota's inaugural game against PWHL Boston, Taylor Heise scored the first goal in franchise history.

2024: Parker Fox attends the PWHL Finals

In 2024, Parker Fox, Heise's fiance, attended Game 5 of the 2024 PWHL Finals in Boston to watch Heise and the Frost win the inaugural Walter Cup championship.

2024: Walter Cup Championship and Playoff MVP

In 2024, Taylor Heise helped lead PWHL Minnesota to the Walter Cup championship and was awarded the Ilana Kloss Playoff Most Valuable Player.

2024: Wins a silver medal at IIHF Women's World Championship

In 2024, Taylor Heise participated in the IIHF Women's World Championship held in Utica, New York. As one of the 18 returning players from the 2023 gold medal team, she contributed seven points across seven games. Despite their efforts, Team USA lost to Canada with a score of 3–2 in the gold medal game, resulting in a silver medal for the team.

2024: PWHL Season Dealing With Knee Injury

Taylor Heise entered the 2024–25 PWHL season dealing with a knee injury sustained while practicing for Team USA before the season. The injury limited her ice time early in the season.

2024: Wins silver medal

Throughout five senior World Championships (2022–2025), Heise has compiled a record of 2–2 in gold medal games, winning gold in 2023 and 2025, and silver in 2022 and 2024.

January 26, 2025: Two-Goal Performance Against Boston

On January 26, 2025, Taylor Heise had a two-goal performance against Boston, helping Minnesota win 5–2 and end a three-game losing streak.

May 14, 2025: Overtime Winner

On May 14, 2025, in the 2025 playoffs, Taylor Heise scored her first goal of the postseason, netting the overtime winner in Game 4 against Toronto to clinch Minnesota's spot in the Walter Cup Finals.

June 28, 2025: Engagement announced

On June 28, 2025, Taylor Heise and Parker Fox, a former Minnesota men's basketball player, announced their engagement. They met as students.

November 21, 2025: Pursuit of Third Consecutive Walter Cup Championship Begins

On November 21, 2025, Taylor Heise and the Frost began their pursuit of a third consecutive Walter Cup championship.

December 27, 2025: Overtime Winner Against Vancouver Goldeneyes

On December 27, 2025, Taylor Heise scored her first goal of the season—an overtime winner against the Vancouver Goldeneyes at Rogers Place in Edmonton during the PWHL Takeover Tour.

2025: Consecutive Walter Cup Championship

In 2025, Taylor Heise and PWHL Minnesota won their second consecutive Walter Cup championship, making Heise the first player in PWHL history to win consecutive titles with the same team.

2025: Women's World Championship Gold Medal

In 2025, Taylor Heise won a Women's World Championship gold medal with the United States women's national ice hockey team.

2025: Wins second consecutive gold medal

In 2025, at the IIHF Women's World Championship in České Budějovice, Czechia, Taylor Heise scored a critical power play goal early in the third period, putting the United States ahead 3–2 in the gold medal game against Canada. Although Canada equalized with five minutes left in regulation time, Heise played a pivotal role in the overtime winner. She intercepted a Canadian pass just inside the offensive blue line and delivered a perfect cross-ice pass to Tessa Janecke. This led to a backdoor tap-in 17 minutes into overtime, securing a 4–3 victory and Team USA's second consecutive gold medal. Heise finished the tournament with two goals and five points.

2025: Wins gold medal

Throughout five senior World Championships (2022–2025), Heise has compiled a record of 2–2 in gold medal games, winning gold in 2023 and 2025, and silver in 2022 and 2024.