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Emma Maltais

Emma Maltais is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and member of the Canadian women’s national team.

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

Emma Maltais is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and member of the Canadian women’s national team. She has played in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and has won Olympic and IIHF Women’s World Championship medals for Canada. Maltais is a Canadian women’s hockey player from Ontario who has represented Canada at the Olympics and world championships.

Early life and education

Emma Maltais was born on November 4, 1999, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and grew up in Burlington, Ontario. She played collegiate ice hockey for Ohio State University.

Professional career

After her college career, Maltais entered the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). She was selected in the PWHL Inaugural Draft by the Toronto Sceptres and later joined the Montréal Victoire.

International play

Maltais has been a member of the Canadian women’s national team. She won Olympic gold at Beijing 2022 and Olympic silver at Milano Cortina 2026. She has also won multiple IIHF Women’s World Championship medals for Canada.

Achievements and awards

Maltais has won Olympic gold and silver medals, as well as multiple IIHF Women’s World Championship medals. She earned all-rookie honours in her first PWHL season.

Key facts

  • She won Olympic gold at Beijing 2022 and silver at Milano Cortina 2026.
  • She has won multiple IIHF Women’s World Championship medals.
  • She played for both the Toronto Sceptres and Montréal Victoire in the PWHL.
  • She earned all-rookie honours in her first PWHL season.
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Canadian context

Maltais is a Canadian women’s hockey player from Ontario who has represented Canada at the Olympics and world championships, making her relevant to Canadian readers interested in national-team hockey and the PWHL.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Emma Maltais?
Emma Maltais is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who plays in the PWHL and represents Canada internationally.
Where was Emma Maltais born?
She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
What position does Emma Maltais play?
She plays as a forward.
What college did Emma Maltais attend?
She played collegiate ice hockey for Ohio State University.
What Olympic medals has Emma Maltais won?
She won gold at Beijing 2022 and silver at Milano Cortina 2026.
Which PWHL teams has Emma Maltais played for?
She has played for the Toronto Sceptres and Montréal Victoire.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Maltais
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian identity, position, and current PWHL team context.
  2. Professional Women's Hockey League — https://www.thepwhl.com/en/olympics/athlete/emma-maltais
    Supports: Position, birth date, birthplace, college, draft details, PWHL team, and international bio.
  3. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/emma-maltais/
    Supports: Birthplace, hometown, Olympic medals, and World Championship medal record.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/49157239/canadian-olympian-emma-maltais-joins-pwhl-champion-victoire
    Supports: Signing with Montréal Victoire, previous Toronto seasons, and career totals.
  5. Ohio State Buckeyes — https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/emma-maltais/6501
    Supports: Ohio State collegiate career and honors.