At 35, Marie-Philip Poulin remains a linchpin for the Montreal Victoire, guiding the team to the Walter Cup despite carrying a torn ACL and meniscus that threatened her season.
The injury occurred during a Victoire game on March 15, yet Poulin returned to action on April 25 before the playoffs, showcasing her determination to contribute when the club needed her most.
Her perseverance paid off as she helped the squad clinch the championship, a feat she described as playing "as best she could" to be part of the team's journey to win the Walter Cup.
A Legendary International Record
Poulin’s storied international career includes Olympic gold medals in 2010, 2014 and 2022, plus silver medals from 2018 and February 2026, cementing her status as a Canadian hockey legend.
Beyond the Walter Cup, she has represented Canada in multiple tournaments, missing only two games at the Milan Cortina Olympics due to a right‑knee issue before returning for the quarterfinals, semifinals and final.
With a career total of 20 Olympic goals, a female record, she now faces surgery in late July and will be out indefinitely, focusing all her energy on recovery to return in peak condition.
The next World Championship is slated for early November in Denmark, where Poulin hopes to continue her impact on the international stage after rehabilitation.