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Emerance Maschmeyer

Emerance Maschmeyer is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Alberta.

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

Emerance Maschmeyer is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Alberta. She plays for the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the Professional Women’s Hockey League and has represented Canada internationally, including at the 2022 Winter Olympics, where Canada won gold.

Early life and education

Maschmeyer was born in Bruderheim, Alberta, and grew up in rural Alberta. She later attended Harvard University, where she played women’s ice hockey and earned a reputation as one of the program’s top goaltenders.

Professional career

She entered the Professional Women’s Hockey League in the league’s inaugural era and played for the Ottawa Charge before joining the Vancouver Goldeneyes. She has been described as a starting goaltender at the professional level.

International play

Maschmeyer has been a regular member of Canada’s women’s national team since 2014. She won Olympic gold in Beijing in 2022 and has also earned multiple medals at the IIHF Women’s World Championship.

Harvard career

During her four seasons at Harvard, Maschmeyer set the school’s career saves record. She was also a key part of the team’s 2015 NCAA Tournament run and national championship game appearance.

Key facts

  • Maschmeyer is a goaltender in the PWHL and has played for both Ottawa and Vancouver.
  • She made her Olympic debut at the 2022 Winter Olympics and won a gold medal with Team Canada.
  • She has been a long-time member of Canada’s women’s national ice hockey team.
  • At Harvard, she became the program’s all-time career saves leader.
  • Her international record includes multiple medals at the IIHF Women’s World Championship.
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Canadian context

Maschmeyer is a prominent Canadian women’s hockey player, an Olympian for Team Canada, and a public figure in Canadian professional women’s hockey.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Emerance Maschmeyer?
She is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who plays in the PWHL and has represented Canada internationally.
What team does Emerance Maschmeyer play for?
She plays for the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
Where is Emerance Maschmeyer from?
She was born in Bruderheim, Alberta, Canada.
Did Emerance Maschmeyer win an Olympic medal?
Yes. She won gold with Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
What position does Emerance Maschmeyer play?
She plays as a goaltender.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerance_Maschmeyer
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, current PWHL team, and Olympic gold with Canada.
  2. Professional Women's Hockey League — https://www.thepwhl.com/en/olympics/athlete/Emerance-Maschmeyer
    Supports: Position, shoots, birth place, Harvard University, PWHL team, and international achievements.
  3. Canadian Olympic Committee — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/emerance-maschmeyer/
    Supports: Olympic debut, birthplace region, and Olympic gold medal with Team Canada.
  4. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/emerance-maschmeyer-ottawa-1.7043925
    Supports: Background, Alberta upbringing, and role as Ottawa's starting goaltender.
  5. Harvard University Athletics — https://gocrimson.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-ice-hockey-emerance-maschmeyer-16-team-canada-compete-for-gold-medal-today.aspx
    Supports: Harvard career, career saves record, and collegiate achievements.