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Nicole Gosling

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Nicole Gosling
Gosling with the Montreal Victoire in 2026
Born (2002-04-21) April 21, 2002 (age 24)
London, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 141 lb (64 kg; 10 st 1 lb)
Position Defender
Shoots Left
PWHL team
Former teams		 PWHL Hamilton
Montreal Victoire
National team  Canada
Playing career 2020–present

Nicole Gosling (born April 21, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defender for PWHL Hamilton of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and member of Canada women's national ice hockey team. She played college ice hockey at Clarkson.

Early life

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Gosling played junior ice hockey for the London Jr. Devilettes of the Provincial Women's Hockey League. During the 2018–19 season, she helped lead the Devilettes to their first league and provincial championships in program history.[1][2] She was named captain of the Devilettes during the 2019–20 season.[3]

Playing career

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College

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Gosling began her collegiate career for Clarkson during the 2020–21 season, where she recorded four goals and ten assists in 19 games. She led all ECAC defenders in scoring with 14 points. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-Rookie Team and ECAC All-First Team. She was also named a finalist for ECAC Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year.[4]

During the 2021–22 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded eight goals and 22 assists in 37 games. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-Second Team. During the 2022–23 NCAA season, in her junior year, she recorded six goals and 20 assists in 40 games. She led all defenders with 121 shots on goal.[4]

During the 2023–24 season, in her senior year, she recorded 14 goals and 25 assists in 40 games. Her 14 goals tied for the team lead, while her 39 points were tied for the team lead.[4] Following the season she was named a unanimous selection to the ECAC All-First Team, the only player to earn unanimous selection, and was named the ECAC Defender of the Year.[5][6][7] She was also named to the First Team All-USCHO, and a First Team All-American.[8][9]

During the 2024–25 season, as a graduate student, she recorded 12 goals and 27 assists in 40 games. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-First Team.[10]

Professional

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On June 24, 2025, Gosling was drafted fourth overall by the Montreal Victoire in the 2025 PWHL Draft.[11] On October 10, 2025, she signed a three-year contract with the Victoire.[12] During the 2025–26 season, she recorded three goals and 16 assists in 30 regular season games, and one goal and two assists in nine games during the 2026 Walter Cup playoffs to help the Victoire win the Walter Cup. Following the season she was named to the PWHL All-Star Second Team and All-Rookie Team.[13]

During the league's expansion to 12 teams ahead of the 2026–27 season, she was left unprotected by the Victoire and signed a three-year contract with PWHL Hamilton on June 6, 2026.[14]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2024 United States
World U18 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2019 Japan
Silver medal – second place 2020 Slovakia

On December 10, 2018, Gosling was selected to represent Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship.[15][16] During the tournament she recorded one assist in five games and won a gold medal.[17] She again represented Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she recorded one goal in five games and won a silver medal.[18][19]

On March 7, 2024, she was selected to represent senior national at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship.[20] She made her senior national team debut and was scoreless in seven games and won a gold medal.[21]

Personal life

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Gosling was born to Peter and Wendy Gosling, and has a brother, Braydon and a sister, Gabby.[4] Her cousins, Katelyn Gosling and Julia Gosling, are both professional ice hockey players.[22][23][24]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 Clarkson University ECAC 19 4 10 14 18 — — — — —
2021–22 Clarkson University ECAC 37 8 22 30 18 — — — — —
2022–23 Clarkson University ECAC 40 6 20 26 15 — — — — —
2023–24 Clarkson University ECAC 40 14 25 39 20 — — — — —
2024–25 Clarkson University ECAC 40 12 27 39 29 — — — — —
2025–26 Montréal Victoire PWHL 30 3 16 19 29 9 1 2 3 6
PWHL totals 30 3 16 19 29 9 1 2 3 6

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 0 1 1 2
2020 Canada U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 1 0 1 4
2024 Canada WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 10 1 1 2 6
Senior totals 7 0 0 0 2

Awards and honours

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Honours Year
College
ECAC All-Rookie Team 2021 [25]
ECAC All-First Team 2021 [26]
ECAC All-Second Team 2022 [27]
ECAC All-First Team 2024 [28]
ECAC Defender of the Year 2024 [29]
All-USCHO.com First Team 2024 [30]
CCM/AHCA First Team All-American 2024 [31]
PWHL
Walter Cup champion 2026 [32]
All-Rookie Team 2026 [13]
All-Second Team 2026

References

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  1. ^ Pyette, Ryan (September 5, 2019). "Defending champs still have a Gosling, but Junior Devilettes need goals, too". The London Free Press. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Pyette, Ryan (April 14, 2019). "Junior Devilettes cap great season with championship win in Oakville". The London Free Press. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Hockey Canada experience getting young London defender ready for the next level". Global News. February 14, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Nicole Gosling". clarksonathletics.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Clarkson Women's Hockey earns 5 All ECAC Distinctions". clarksonhockey.com. March 5, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Knights Capture Three Major ECAC Awards". clarksonhockey.com. March 8, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Pyette, Ryan (February 29, 2024). "London Devilettes alumni shining with NCAA all-rookie, all-star honours". The London Free Press. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Kennedy, Ian (February 29, 2024). "ECAC Names All-Stars On Eve Of PWHL Draft Declarations Opening". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Kennedy, Ian (March 24, 2024). "Star Studded List Named NCAA Women's Hockey All-Americans". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "ECAC Hockey Announces 2024-25 Women's First Team All-ECAC". ecachockey.com. February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  11. ^ "Victoire pick London, Ontario's Gosling fourth overall". TSN.ca. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  12. ^ "Montreal Victoire Sign First-Round Draft Pick Nicole Gosling". thepwhl.com. October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
  13. ^ a b "PWHL Announces 2026 Award Winners". thepwhl.com. June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  14. ^ "PWHL Hamilton signs Nicole Gosling to three-year contract". thepwhl.com. June 6, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
  15. ^ "Nicole and Julia Gosling Selected to Team Canada U-18 IIHF Team". londondevilettes.ca. December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  16. ^ "Hockey Canada unveils roster for 2019 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship". Hockey Canada. December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  17. ^ "Canada wins gold at 2019 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship". Hockey Canada. January 14, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  18. ^ Pyette, Ryan (November 25, 2019). "Gosling earns chance to chase another world under-18 hockey gold". The London Free Press. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "Canada gets silver at 2020 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship". Hockey Canada. January 3, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  20. ^ Kennedy, Ian (March 7, 2024). "Canada Names World Championship Roster". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  21. ^ Vohra, Ameeta (April 15, 2024). "Canada wins gold in overtime". IIHF.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  22. ^ Brickman, Katie (December 15, 2023). "A Gosling family reunion". Hockey Canada. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  23. ^ Spencer, Donna (April 1, 2024). "Gosling cousins make women's world hockey championship debuts together". The Chronicle-Journal. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  24. ^ Malone, Mark (December 15, 2023). "Wishes come true for London cousins on Team Canada in Rivalry Series". Sarnia Observer. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  25. ^ "ECAC Hockey Announces Women's All-League Selections". ecachockey.com. March 5, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2024.[dead link]
  26. ^ "ECAC Hockey Announces First Team All-League Selections". ecachockey.com. March 6, 2021. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  27. ^ "ECAC Hockey Announces Women's Second-Team All-League". ecachockey.com. February 28, 2022. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  28. ^ "Daniel, Fillier, Serdachny Highlight Star-Studded Group". ecachockey.com. February 29, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  29. ^ "ECAC Hockey Announces Women's Hockey Major Awards". ecachockey.com. March 7, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  30. ^ "NCAA Division I women's hockey All-Americans unveiled for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. March 23, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  31. ^ "2023-24 CCM/AHCA Women's Division I All-Americans Announced". ahcahockey.com. March 23, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  32. ^ Laframboise, Kalina (May 20, 2026). "Montreal Victoire wins first Walter Cup championship". The Gazette. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
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