Nicole Gosling

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Born (2002-04-21) April 21, 2002 (age 23)
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 141 lb (64 kg; 10 st 1 lb)
Position Defence
Nicole Gosling
Gosling with the Montreal Victoire in 2026
Born (2002-04-21) April 21, 2002 (age 23)
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 141 lb (64 kg; 10 st 1 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
PWHL team Montreal Victoire
National team  Canada
Playing career 2020present

Nicole Gosling (born April 21, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and member of Canada women's national ice hockey team. She played college ice hockey at Clarkson.

Gosling played junior ice hockey for the London Jr. Devilettes of the Provincial Women's Hockey League. During the 2018–19 season, she helped lead the Devilettes to their first league and provincial championships in program history.[1][2] She was named captain of the Devilettes during the 2019–20 season.[3]

Playing career

College

Gosling began her collegiate career for Clarkson during the 2020–21 season, where she recorded four goals and ten assists in 19 games. She led all ECAC defenseman in scoring with 14 points. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-Rookie Team and ECAC All-First Team. She was also named a finalist for ECAC Rookie of the Year and Defenseman of the Year.[4]

During the 2021–22 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded eight goals and 22 assists in 37 games. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-Second Team. During the 2022–23 NCAA season, in her junior year, she recorded six goals and 20 assists in 40 games. She led all defenseman with 121 shots on goal.[4]

During the 2023–24 season, in her senior year, she recorded 14 goals and 25 assists in 40 games. Her 14 goals tied for the team lead, while her 39 points were tied for the team lead.[4] Following the season she was named a unanimous selection to the ECAC All-First Team, the only player to earn unanimous selection, and was named the ECAC Defender of the Year.[5][6][7] She was also named to the First Team All-USCHO, and a First Team All-American.[8][9]

During the 2024–25 season, as a graduate student, she recorded 12 goals and 27 assists in 40 games. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-First Team.[10]

Professional

On June 24, 2025, Gosling was drafted fourth overall by the Montreal Victoire in the 2025 PWHL Draft.[11] On October 10, 2025, she signed a three-year contract with the Victoire.[12]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Championship
Gold medal – first place2024 United States
World U18 Championship
Gold medal – first place2019 Japan
Silver medal – second place2020 Slovakia

On December 10, 2018, Gosling was selected to represent Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship.[13][14] During the tournament she recorded one assist in five games and won a gold medal.[15] She again represented Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she recorded one goal in five games and won a silver medal.[16][17]

On March 7, 2024, she was selected to represent senior national at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship.[18] She made her senior national team debut and was scoreless in seven games and won a gold medal.[19]

Personal life

Gosling was born to Peter and Wendy Gosling, and has a brother, Braydon and a sister, Gabby.[4] Her cousins, Katelyn Gosling and Julia Gosling, are both professional ice hockey players.[20][21][22]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 Clarkson University ECAC 19 4 10 14 18
2021–22 Clarkson University ECAC 37 8 22 30 18
2022–23 Clarkson University ECAC 40 6 20 26 15
2023–24 Clarkson University ECAC 40 14 25 39 20
2024–25 Clarkson University ECAC 40 12 27 39 29
NCAA totals 176 44 104 148 110

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 0 1 1 2
2020 Canada U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 1 0 1 4
2024 Canada WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 10 1 1 2 6
Senior totals 7 0 0 0 2

Awards and honours

References

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