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Marie-Philip Poulin

Marie-Philip Poulin is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Montréal Victoire of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and the Canada women’s national ice hockey team.

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

Marie-Philip Poulin is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Montréal Victoire of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and the Canada women’s national ice hockey team. She is widely regarded as one of the top players in women’s hockey and is known for scoring decisive goals in Olympic finals. She was born on March 28, 1991, in Beauceville, Quebec.

Early life and career

Poulin was born in Beauceville, Quebec, and developed into a high-scoring Canadian ice hockey player at a young age. Sources describe her as one of the most accomplished players in women’s hockey.

Club career

She plays for the Montréal Victoire in the PWHL and has served as the team’s captain. The PWHL lists her as one of Montréal’s foundational players when the league began.

International career

Poulin has been a long-time captain for Canada and has played in multiple Olympic tournaments. She is noted for scoring in Olympic finals and for helping Canada win several medals.

Recognition and nickname

Poulin is widely referred to as “Captain Clutch,” reflecting her reputation for key playoff and tournament goals. She has also received major international recognition, including IIHF Female Player of the Year in 2025.

Key facts

  • Poulin is captain of both the Montréal Victoire and Canada’s women’s national team.
  • She has won five Olympic medals: three gold (2010, 2014, 2022) and two silver (2018, 2026).
  • Born March 28, 1991, she is 35 years old as of 2026.
  • Known by the nickname “Captain Clutch.”
  • Named IIHF Female Player of the Year in 2025.
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Canadian context

Poulin is one of Canada’s most prominent women’s hockey players and a major figure in Canadian Olympic sport.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marie-Philip Poulin?
Marie-Philip Poulin is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Montréal Victoire and Canada’s women’s national team.
How old is Marie-Philip Poulin?
She was born on March 28, 1991, so she is 35 years old as of 2026.
What team does Marie-Philip Poulin play for?
She plays for the Montréal Victoire in the PWHL.
How many Olympic medals has Marie-Philip Poulin won?
She has won five Olympic medals: three gold and two silver.
What is Marie-Philip Poulin's nickname?
Her widely reported nickname is “Captain Clutch.”
Is Marie-Philip Poulin married?
Yes. Elite Prospects lists Laura Stacey as her wife.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie-Philip_Poulin
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, team, captaincy, and general career overview.
  2. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/marie-philip-poulin/
    Supports: Olympic medal record including gold in 2010, 2014, 2022 and silver in 2018 and 2026.
  3. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/marie-philip-poulin-canada-womens-hockey-nickname-winter-olympics-medal-history/88756155007/
    Supports: Nickname 'Captain Clutch' and Olympic medal history.
  4. PWHL — https://www.thepwhl.com/en/olympics/athlete/marie-philip-poulin
    Supports: Current PWHL team, position, birthdate, captaincy, and Olympic biography.
  5. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/marie-philip-poulin
    Supports: Olympic final scoring streak and Olympic history.
  6. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/366985/marie-philip-poulin
    Supports: Wife listed as Laura Stacey.