Trinity Western Spartans women's ice hockey
| Trinity Western Spartans women's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
| University | Trinity Western University |
| Conference | Canada West |
| First season | 2020-21 |
| Head coach | Peter Hay 3rd season, 40–56–0 (.417) |
| Assistant coaches | Harold Wiens Eric Williams |
| Arena | Langley Events Centre Langley, British Columbia |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
The Trinity Western Spartans women's ice hockey team is an ice hockey team representing the Trinity Western Spartans athletics program of Trinity Western University. The team is a member of the Canada West Universities Athletic Association conference and compete in U Sports. The Spartans play their home games at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, British Columbia.
History
On November 10, 2022, the Spartans beat their provincial rivals, the UBC Thunderbirds for the first time. Prevailing by a 3-2 mark in overtime, Amy Potomak contributed three assists.[1] Jordyn Matthews scored the overtime winner while goaltender Mabel Maltais made 47 saves in the win.[2]
Qualifying for the 2023 Canada West Playoffs, the Spartans faced off against the Mount Royal Cougars. Making their playoff debut on February 17, 2023, the Cougars prevailed by a 1-0 tally. The following day, the Spartans earned their first playoff win in a 2-1 overtime win. Kate Klassen recorded the overtime goal while goaltender Kate Fawcett made 29 saves.[3] Amy Potomak recorded the other Spartans goal.[3]
Following the 2022-23 season, Amy Potomak was named a Canada West Second Team All-Star. She became the first Spartans women's hockey player to earn a year-end conference honor.[4]
On February 21, 2026, the Spartans defeated the Calgary Dinos by a 4-2 mark. With the win, they swept the Dinos in their playoff series, qualifying for the Canada West Semifinals for the first time.[5]
Rivalry
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UBC Thunderbirds women's ice hockey
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Season team scoring champion
| Year | Player | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26[6] | Kyra MacDonald | 26 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 14 |
| 2024-25[7] | Kyra MacDonald | 28 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 2 |
| 2023-24[8] | Brooklyn Anderson | 20 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 24 |
| 2022-23[9] | Amy Potomak | 27 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 46 |
| 2021-22[10] | Brooklyn Anderson | 15 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 42 |
Awards and honours
Canada West honours
All-Stars
- Amy Potomak, 2022-23 Canada West Second Team All-Star
- Presleigh Geisbrecht, 2025-26 Canada West Second Team All-Star[11]
All-Rookie Team
- Sadie Isfeld, 2025-26 Canada West All-Rookie Team[11]
Spartan honours
Spartan of the Week
- Amy Potomak, Spartan Female Athlete of the Week (awarded January 31, 2023) [12]
- Kyra Anderson, Spartan Female Athlete of the Week (awarded February 23, 2026) [13]
References
- ^ "Tbirds edged by Spartans in OT". gothunderbirds.ca. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Spartans defeat Thunderbirds in OT". gospartans.ca. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "Spartans win in overtime to force game three against the Cougars". gospartans.ca. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Our Story: Amy Potomak". gospartans.ca. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Spartans make history with series sweep over Calgary Dinos". gospartans.ca. 2026-02-21. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "2025–26 Ice hockey Statistics – Trinity Western". women.canadawest.hockeytech.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "2024–25 Ice hockey Statistics – Trinity Western". women.canadawest.hockeytech.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "2023–24 Ice hockey Statistics – Trinity Western". women.canadawest.hockeytech.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "2022–23 Ice hockey Statistics – Trinity Western". women.canadawest.hockeytech.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "2021–22 Ice hockey Statistics – Trinity Western". women.canadawest.hockeytech.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "HKY: CW unveils Hockey All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". canadawest.org. 2026-03-05. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Spartan Female Athlete of the Week: Amy Potomak". gospartans.ca. 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Spartan Female Athlete of the Week: Kyra Anderson". gospartans.ca. 2026-02-23. Retrieved 2026-03-06.