Kayle Osborne
Canadian ice hockey player (born 2002)
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Kayle Smith Osborne[1] (born February 28, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Colgate University.
| Kayle Osborne | |||
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Osborne with the New York Sirens in 2025 | |||
| Born |
February 28, 2002 Westport, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| PWHL team | New York Sirens | ||
| Playing career | 2024–present | ||
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Medal record | |||
Early life
Osborne was born to Debbie Smith, and has a brother, Collin, and a sister, Amanda. She attended John McCrae Secondary School where she played hockey, soccer, and volleyball.[1]
Playing career
College
Osborne began her collegiate hockey career for Colgate during the 2020–21 season. During her freshman year she appeared in 23 games and posted a 14–7–1 record, with a 1.70 goals against average (GAA), .926 save percentage and two shutouts. Following the season she was named the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year and named to the ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team.[2] During the 2021–22 season, in her sophomore year, she appeared in 20 games and posted a 13–5–1 record, with a 1.95 GAA, .911 save percentage and one shutout.[3]
During the 2022–23 season, in her junior year, she appeared in 19 games and posted a 14–4–1 record, with a 1.75 GAA, .926 save percentage and four shutouts. During the 2023–24 season, in her senior year, she appeared in 26 games and posted a 20–4–1 record, with a 1.28 GAA, .941 save percentage and six shutouts. She finished her collegiate career with a 61–20–4 record, 1.64 GAA and .927 save percentage in 92 games.[1]
Professional
On June 10, 2024, Osborne was drafted in the fifth round, 28th overall, by PWHL New York in the 2024 PWHL draft.[4] On August 20, 2024, she signed a three-year contract with New York.[5] As a member of the Sirens, she was reunited with her former head coach at Colgate, Greg Fargo.[6] On November 18, 2025, she signed a one-year contract extension with the Sirens.[7]
International play
On January 9, 2026, she was named to Canada's roster to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[8] Osborne was Canada's youngest player named to the 2026 Olympic roster.[9]
On February 7, 2026, Osborne enjoyed her first Olympic experience, in uniform for Canada as the backup goaltender.[10]
Career statistics
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| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T/OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2020–21 | Colgate University | ECAC | 23 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1,376 | 39 | 3 | 1.70 | .926 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Colgate University | ECAC | 20 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1,137 | 37 | 1 | 1.95 | .911 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Colgate University | ECAC | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1,100 | 32 | 4 | 1.75 | .926 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Colgate University | ECAC | 30 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1,495 | 32 | 6 | 1.28 | .941 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | New York Sirens | PWHL | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 568 | 21 | 1 | 2.22 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| PWHL totals | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 568 | 21 | 1 | 2.22 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
