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Laura Stacey

Laura Stacey is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and for Canada’s women’s national team.

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

Laura Stacey is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and for Canada’s women’s national team. She has won Olympic gold in 2022 and silver medals in 2018 and 2026, and has also won multiple IIHF Women’s World Championship medals.

Early life and education

Stacey was born in Mississauga, Ontario, and grew up in Kleinburg, Ontario. She played collegiate hockey at Dartmouth College, where she developed into a standout forward.

Professional career

Stacey played in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League with the Brampton Thunder/Markham Thunder before joining the PWHL. In September 2023, she became one of Montreal’s first foundational signings in the new league.

International career

Stacey has represented Canada in multiple age-group and senior international tournaments. Her senior résumé includes Olympic medals in 2018, 2022 and 2026, plus several IIHF Women’s World Championship medals.

Notable achievements

Stacey is a three-time Olympic medallist and a multiple-time world championship medallist. Sources also describe her as a top power forward and a key contributor for both Montreal and Canada.

Key facts

  • Played for the Montreal Victoire in the PWHL and Canada’s national women’s team.
  • Won Olympic gold at Beijing 2022 and silver at PyeongChang 2018 and Milano Cortina 2026.
  • Represented Canada at seven IIHF Women’s World Championships, winning multiple medals.
  • Signed as one of Montreal’s first three foundational players in September 2023.
  • Previously played for the Markham Thunder and Dartmouth Big Green.
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Canadian context

Stacey is a prominent Canadian women’s hockey player from Ontario who has represented Canada at the Olympics and multiple world championships, making her directly relevant to Canadian sports readers.[1][2][4]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Laura Stacey?
Laura Stacey is a Canadian women’s ice hockey forward who plays for the Montreal Victoire and Canada’s national team.
When was Laura Stacey born?
She was born on May 5, 1994.
What position does Laura Stacey play?
She plays forward.
What Olympic medals has Laura Stacey won?
She won gold in 2022 and silver in 2018 and 2026.
Where did Laura Stacey play college hockey?
She played for Dartmouth College.
Which PWHL team does Laura Stacey play for?
She plays for the Montreal Victoire.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Stacey
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, team history, Olympic medals, and early career overview.
  2. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/laura-stacey/
    Supports: Birthplace, hometown, Olympic medal record, and tournament performance.
  3. Professional Women's Hockey League — https://www.thepwhl.com/en/olympics/athlete/laura-stacey
    Supports: Position, shoots, height, birth date, college, team, foundational signing, and international achievements.
  4. Dartmouth College Athletics — https://dartmouthsports.com/news/2026/1/9/womens-ice-hockey-laura-stacey-16-named-to-represent-team-canada-in-milan
    Supports: Dartmouth affiliation and 2026 Olympic roster selection.
  5. Hockey Canada — https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2016-17-nwt-meet-the-wwc-rookies-laura-stacey
    Supports: Hometown, birth date, position, and early national-team profile.