
Jennifer Botterill is one of Canada’s most successful athletes and has attained Olympic glory on numerous occasions.
Jennifer was a member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team for fourteen years and attended 4 Olympic Games.
- Olympic Gold Medalist (2002, 2006, 2010)
- Olympic silver medalist (1998)
She is a five time World Champion and was twice named the most valuable player at the World Championship tournaments.
Jennifer played a key role on the Vancouver 2010 team that was highlighted by assisting on the gold medal winning goal.
Jennifer is a graduate of Harvard University and completed her degree with honours. She played hockey for Harvard and was the team Captain. Jennifer is the only two time winner of the Patty Kazmaier Award given to the top player in women’s college hockey.
She has been a leader for mentorship and has worked on projects for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Jennifer is an ambassador for Right to Play and has worked with many charities including Special Olympics, Kidsport, Children’s Wish Foundation, Sick Kids, Can Fund, Hockey Canada Foundation, and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Jennifer’s family has provided her with plenty of inspiration as she learned from her mother, father and brother.
Her mother, Doreen, competed in two Olympic Games as a speedskater. Her father, Cal, is at the top of the field in the world of Performance Psychology.
Jennifer’s brother, Jason, is a three time World Junior Hockey Champion, 3 time Stanley Cup Champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins and is currently the general manager for the Buffalo Sabres.
Jennifer’s husband, Adrian, played professional hockey in Europe and runs a high performance centre, Journey to Excel. They are enjoying life with their young kids!