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Cheryl Pounder

Cheryl Pounder is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman and broadcaster.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Cheryl Pounder is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman and two-time Olympic gold medalist. She later became a broadcaster covering the sport.

Early life and education

Pounder was born in Montréal, Quebec, in 1976. She played collegiate hockey at Wilfrid Laurier University from 1995 to 1999 and graduated with a degree in kinesiology.

Playing career and international success

Pounder played defence for Canada’s national team from 1994 to 2007. She won Olympic gold in 2002 and 2006, and six IIHF World Championship gold medals plus one silver. At the club level, she played for the Toronto Aeros and Mississauga Chiefs, winning national titles.

Broadcasting career

After retiring, Pounder moved into broadcasting and hockey analysis. She has worked in media roles covering women’s hockey and other hockey programming.

In short

  • Two-time Olympic gold medalist (2002, 2006).
  • Six IIHF World Championship gold medals.
  • Played for Toronto Aeros and Mississauga Chiefs.
  • Now a hockey broadcaster.
Canadian angle

Pounder is a prominent Canadian women’s hockey figure, known for helping Canada win Olympic and world championship titles and for her later work as a Canadian hockey broadcaster.

Quick questions

Who is Cheryl Pounder?
She is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman and two-time Olympic gold medalist who became a broadcaster.
How many Olympic gold medals does she have?
Two, won in 2002 and 2006.
What teams did she play for?
She played club hockey for the Toronto Aeros and Mississauga Chiefs and represented Canada internationally.

Sources

  1. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/cheryl-pounder/
    Supports: Birth date, national team career, Olympic results, World Championship medals, university hockey, Hall of Fame induction.
  2. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/cheryl-pounder
    Supports: Olympic and World Championship achievements, university hockey, club affiliation, post-playing career notes.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Pounder
    Supports: Birth date, club teams, championship titles, and broadcaster role.
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/368551/cheryl-pounder
    Supports: Playing position, birth place, nationality, height, handedness, and retired status.