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Cheryl Pounder

Cheryl Pounder is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman and broadcaster.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cheryl Pounder is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman and broadcaster. She won two Olympic gold medals with Canada, competed in multiple IIHF Women’s World Championships, and played club hockey for the Toronto Aeros and Mississauga Chiefs.

Early life and education

Pounder was born in Montréal, Quebec, in 1976. She played collegiate hockey at Wilfrid Laurier University from 1995 to 1999 and graduated with a degree in kinesiology.

Playing career

Pounder was a defenceman for Canada’s women’s national team for more than a decade. She also played club hockey in Canada’s women’s leagues, including the Toronto Aeros and Mississauga Chiefs. Her career included national titles with those teams.

International success

She won gold at the 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, and 2007 IIHF Women’s World Championships, plus silver in 2005. She also helped Canada win Olympic gold in 2002 and 2006.

Broadcasting career

After retiring from competition, Pounder moved into broadcasting and hockey analysis. She has worked in media roles covering women’s hockey and other hockey programming.

Key facts

  • Won Olympic gold medals at Salt Lake City 2002 and Turin 2006.
  • Won six IIHF Women’s World Championship gold medals and one silver medal.
  • Played university hockey at Wilfrid Laurier University from 1995 to 1999.
  • Played club hockey for the Toronto Aeros and Mississauga Chiefs.
  • Became a broadcaster after her playing career.
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Canadian context

Pounder is a prominent Canadian women’s hockey figure, known for helping Canada win Olympic and world championship titles and for her later work as a Canadian hockey broadcaster.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cheryl Pounder?
She is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman who won two Olympic gold medals and later became a broadcaster.
What teams did Cheryl Pounder play for?
She played club hockey for the Toronto Aeros and Mississauga Chiefs and represented Canada internationally.
How many Olympic gold medals does Cheryl Pounder have?
She won two Olympic gold medals, in 2002 and 2006.
What were Cheryl Pounder’s world championship results?
She won six IIHF Women’s World Championship gold medals and one silver medal.
Where did Cheryl Pounder play university hockey?
She played at Wilfrid Laurier University from 1995 to 1999.

References

  1. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/cheryl-pounder/
    Supports: Birth date, national team career, Olympic results, World Championship medals, university hockey, Hall of Fame induction.
  2. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/cheryl-pounder
    Supports: Olympic and World Championship achievements, university hockey, club affiliation, post-playing career notes.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Pounder
    Supports: Birth date, club teams, championship titles, and broadcaster role.
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/368551/cheryl-pounder
    Supports: Playing position, birth place, nationality, height, handedness, and retired status.