Catherine Daoust facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Catherine Daoust |
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Daoust with PWHL Montreal in 2024
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| Born | February 21, 1995 L'Île-Bizard, Quebec, Canada |
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| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| PWHL team Former teams |
Montreal Victoire
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| National team |  Canada |
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| Playing career | 2014–present | ||
Catherine Daoust is a Canadian professional ice hockey defender. She plays for the Montreal Victoire in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).
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Catherine Daoust's Hockey Journey
Catherine Daoust is a talented ice hockey player from Canada. She even won a scholarship from the famous Montreal Canadiens hockey team in 2013! This helped her continue her journey in the sport.
College Hockey Years
From 2014 to 2018, Catherine played college hockey at the University of Minnesota Duluth while studying. She played in 140 games and earned 37 points. She was also recognized for her strong academic performance, being named to the WCHA All-Academic Team in 2016 and 2017. In her final year, she was an assistant captain for her team.
Starting Professional Hockey
After college, Catherine was chosen by Les Canadiennes de Montréal in the 2018 CWHL Draft. She signed her first professional contract with them. In her first season, she scored 5 points in 27 games. Her very first goal came in her second game, during a big 9–0 win against the Worcester Blades.
Joining New Leagues
In 2019, the CWHL league closed down. Catherine then joined the PWHPA, which is a group working to support women's professional hockey. She played for Team Knox in a showcase event in September 2019.
Later, in 2022, Catherine signed with the Montreal Force in the PHF. She played one season with them. The PHF eventually merged to create the new PWHL. In 2023, Catherine tried out for PWHL Montreal and earned a spot on their main team.
International Play
Catherine has also represented her country on the international stage. She played for Team Canada at the 2013 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. She scored 3 points in 5 games, helping Canada win the gold medal!
Life Outside of Hockey
Catherine Daoust is not just a hockey player; she is also very smart! She has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. She attended Cégep de Saint-Laurent for her studies.
Her boyfriend started a platform called "Until She’s Paid." This platform aims to highlight women's hockey players and encourage the NHL to provide more support for women's hockey.
