Danièle Sauvageau, a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, has been appointed general manager of Canada’s national women’s program, a role that will run through the 2030 Olympic Games.
Danièle Sauvageau will remain with the Montreal Victoire through the 2026‑27 season before transitioning to Hockey Canada on a full‑time basis.
A Strategic Leadership Shift
Danièle Sauvageau’s extensive background includes coaching Canada to a 2001 World Championship title and capturing an Olympic gold medal in 2002, credentials that underscore her strategic vision and player‑development expertise.
Danièle Sauvageau will assemble a coaching staff ahead of the 2026 World Championships in November and focus on building an elite development pathway that prepares athletes for the 2030 Games in France.
Danièle Sauvageau will succeed Gina Kingsbury, who guided the program through the previous Olympic cycle, and will work to deliver an innovative, proactive system that cultivates both exceptional athletes and well‑rounded individuals.