Sarah Nurse

Women's Hockey Trailblazer | PWHL Star and Olympic Gold Medalist

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Sarah Nurse is a leading Canadian ice hockey player recognized for her exceptional skill and impact on the game. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Sarah currently plays for the Vancouver Goldeneyes of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and Canada women’s national ice hockey team. She earned Olympic gold in 2022 and silver in 2018, and has secured multiple medals at the IIHF World Women’s Hockey Championships, including gold in 2017 and 2019.

In 2022 she set the record for most assists and most points in a single Olympic tournament. Alongside these notable point records, Sarah became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold in hockey, paving the way for thousands of young black girls hoping to follow in her footsteps.

Off the ice, Sarah Nurse has worked tirelessly to grow the game, helping to bring the PWHL to life and negotiating the first ever collective bargaining agreement, and building her own charitable initiatives in partnership with Black Girl Hockey Club. Her work in the board room earned her the role as Vice President of the PWHL Players Association.

Sarah Nurse’s work on the ice and off the ice has made her one of the most recognizable names in hockey, earning her recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in 2022 and as Toronto’s Most Influential in 2024.

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Speaking Topics: Sarah Nurse

Gender Equality

Sarah Nurse has paved the way for all girls, regardless of their background, to pursue careers in professional sports. Sarah talks about the struggles of creating a career in a male dominated sport and how she overcame them and what the future holds for women in professional sports.

Building a Brand

Sarah discusses the different areas she has ventured into and how it's helped her to showcase her self-expression as well as her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in hockey. Within this topic, Sarah touches on building her own brand, charitable endeavors she has proudly started and how she has grown her social media presence to create more opportunities away from hockey in areas like fashion and beauty.

Breaking Down Barriers

Sarah has shown incredible resilience and determination growing up in the hockey world where adversity was constant. Sarah talks about how she overcame significant representation and inclusivity barriers by leveraging her skill, tenacity and love for the game.

The Business of Sport

Sarah shares insight into the behind the scenes of building the PWHL - how she helped to negotiate the first ever CBA, what women in business can learn from her experience and how that behind the scenes work brought us to where we are today.