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Kristin O'Neil

Kristin O'Neil is a Canadian ice hockey forward who plays for the New York Sirens in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kristin O'Neil is a Canadian ice hockey forward who plays for the New York Sirens in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She has represented Canada internationally and won a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She previously played at Cornell University and has also competed at multiple IIHF Women’s World Championships.

Early life and education

Kristin O'Neil was born in Ontario and grew up in the Greater Toronto Area. She attended Cornell University, where she played collegiate hockey and later completed graduate studies at the University of Waterloo.

Professional career

O'Neil plays professionally in the PWHL for the New York Sirens. She was selected by the Montréal Victoire in the 2023 inaugural draft and later played for Montréal before joining New York.

International career

O'Neil has been a regular member of Canada's national program at several levels. Her senior international record includes multiple world championship medals and a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Awards and honours

Her honours include Olympic silver in 2026 and multiple IIHF medals with Canada. At Cornell, she was recognized as a top collegiate player and served as team captain for three seasons.

Key facts

  • Kristin O'Neil is a Canadian ice hockey forward for the New York Sirens in the PWHL.
  • She won a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics with Team Canada.
  • She has competed in five IIHF Women’s World Championships, winning three gold and two silver medals.
  • At Cornell University, she was a three-time Patty Kazmaier Award nominee and a three-year captain.
  • She also won silver at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship in 2015 and 2016.
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Canadian context

She is a Canadian athlete who has represented Team Canada at the Olympics and multiple IIHF tournaments, making her relevant to Canadian hockey fans and national team coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kristin O'Neil?
She is a Canadian ice hockey forward who plays for the New York Sirens in the PWHL and represents Canada internationally.
What team does Kristin O'Neil play for?
She plays for the New York Sirens in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
What position does Kristin O'Neil play?
She plays forward.
Where was Kristin O'Neil born?
She was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Has Kristin O'Neil won an Olympic medal?
Yes. She won silver with Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What college did Kristin O'Neil attend?
She attended Cornell University, where she played women's ice hockey.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_O%27Neill
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian nationality, PWHL team, and 2026 Olympic silver medal.
  2. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/kristin-oneill-2/
    Supports: Birthplace, Olympic debut, 2026 silver medal, and international medal record.
  3. The PWHL — https://www.thepwhl.com/en/olympics/athlete/kristin-oneill
    Supports: Position, shoots, birthdate, birthplace, college, PWHL team, draft details, and college career notes.
  4. The PWHL — https://www.thepwhl.com/fr/jeux-olympiques/athlete/Kristin-ONeill
    Supports: French-language confirmation of player profile, team, position, birthplace, college, and career notes.
  5. Olympique.ca — https://olympique.ca/team-canada/kristin-oneill/
    Supports: Canadian team profile, world championship medals, University of Waterloo graduate study, and U18 world championship results.