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Jennifer Botterill

Jennifer Botterill is a Canadian former ice hockey player, broadcaster, and speaker from Ottawa, Ontario.

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

Jennifer Botterill is a Canadian former ice hockey player, broadcaster, and speaker from Ottawa, Ontario. She won three Olympic gold medals and one silver with Canada’s national women’s team, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.

Early life and education

Jennifer Botterill was born in Ottawa and raised in Winnipeg. She attended Harvard University, where she became a standout women’s hockey player and completed her degree in 2003.

Playing career

Botterill played forward for Canada’s national women’s team from the late 1990s until 2011. She was part of the first four Olympic women’s hockey tournaments and finished her international career with an assist on Canada’s gold-medal-winning goal at Vancouver 2010.

Awards and honours

Botterill is one of the most decorated players in Canadian women’s hockey. Her honours include two Patty Kazmaier Awards and induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.

Broadcasting career

After retiring, Botterill moved into sports media. She works as a hockey broadcaster for Sportsnet, Hockey Night in Canada, and TNT.

Key facts

  • Botterill played for Canada at four Winter Olympics and won medals in each tournament.
  • She represented Canada in eight IIHF Women’s World Championships and won five gold medals and three silver medals.
  • She retired from international hockey in 2011 after a 14-year career with Canada’s national women’s team.
  • She is a Harvard University graduate and won the Patty Kazmaier Award twice.
  • She works as a hockey broadcaster for Sportsnet, Hockey Night in Canada, and TNT.
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Canadian context

Botterill is a major figure in Canadian women’s hockey, having represented Canada at four Olympics and eight world championships, and she remains visible in Canadian sports media.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jennifer Botterill?
Jennifer Botterill is a Canadian former ice hockey player best known for her career with Canada’s national women’s team and later work as a broadcaster.
What Olympic medals did Jennifer Botterill win?
She won three Olympic gold medals (2002, 2006, 2010) and one silver medal (1998).
When did Jennifer Botterill retire?
She retired from international hockey in March 2011 after a 14-year career with Canada’s national women’s team.
What is Jennifer Botterill known for in college hockey?
She played at Harvard University and is the only two-time winner of the Patty Kazmaier Award for women’s college hockey.
What does Jennifer Botterill do now?
She works in hockey broadcasting, including roles with Sportsnet, Hockey Night in Canada, and TNT.

References

  1. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/jennifer-botterill/
    Supports: Birthplace, Olympic medals, retirement, international career totals, final game assist
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Botterill
    Supports: Broadcasting roles and 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame induction
  3. Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame — https://mbhockeyhalloffame.ca/people/jennifer-botterill/
    Supports: Birth date, hometown context, World Championship record, Patty Kazmaier Award, Olympic medals
  4. Olympics.com — https://olympics.com/en/athletes/jennifer-botterill
    Supports: Athletic background, early national team selection, 1998 Olympic silver
  5. Jennifer Botterill — https://www.jenniferbotterill.com/
    Supports: Broadcasting work, speaking career, Olympic medals, Hockey Hall of Fame induction, charity roles