Katelyn Gosling (born May 8, 1993) is a Canadian women's ice hockey player. Having earned Canadian Interuniversity Sport All-Canadian honours while competing for the Western Mustangs women's ice hockey program, Gosling was claimed by the Calgary Inferno in the 2016 CWHL Draft. She also competed with Canada's national team at the Winter Universiade, serving as Canada's captain at the 2017 tournament.[1]

Katelyn Gosling
Born (1993-10-05) October 5, 1993 (age 30)
London, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
PWHL
NCAA
CWHL team
London Devilettes
Western Mustangs
Calgary Inferno
National team  Canada
Playing career 2011–present
Katelyn Gosling
Medal record
Women's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Winter Universiade
Silver medal – second place 2015 Spain Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2017 Kazakhstan Tournament
Nations Cup
Gold medal – first place 2016 Germany Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2017 Germany Tournament
4 Nations Cup
Silver medal – second place 2018 Canada

Playing career edit

During her teens, Katelyn played in the PWHL for the London Devilettes.

Western Mustangs edit

In the aftermath of the 2012-13 season, Gosling was named to the CIS First Team All-Canadians. Among the other players named as First Team All-Canadians were Melodie Daoust and Hayley Wickenheiser.[2]

Katelyn was a co-captain of the Mustangs program that captured the gold medal at the 2015 CIS women's ice hockey national championships. Her sister, Cassidy Gossling was also a member of the championship team. In her final season with the Western Mustangs, Gosling was named a First Team All-Canadian.

International play edit

Katelyn was a member of the Team Canada squad that captured a silver medal at the 2015 Winter Universiade Games in Spain. She served as Team Canada's captain for the 2017 Winter Universiade in Kazakhstan, as Canada obtained another silver medal.

In May 2015, Katelyn was invited to Team Canada's Development Team Conditioning camp.[3]

Competing with Canada's Under-22 national team at the 2016 Nations Cup, Gosling scored her first international goal, which took place in a 4-2 win against Russia, which also stood as the game-winning tally.[4] The win allowed Canada to advance to the gold medal game.

Gosling competed for the Canadian Under-22 national team that competed at the 2017 Nations Cup.[5] Gosling and her Canadian teammates emerged with a silver medal at the Nations Cup, losing to Finland by a 1-0 tally.[6]

Gosling was named to the Canadian roster that played at the 2018 4 Nations Cup.[7]

CWHL edit

Selected by the Calgary Inferno in the second round of the 2016 CWHL Draft, Gosling made her debut with the club on October 9, 2016, a contest against the Brampton Thunder. Gosling also earned her first CWHL point in the contest, gaining an assist on a goal scored by Jillian Saulnier.[8]

Gosling's first CWHL goal took place in only her second career game. An October 29 tilt with the Boston Blades saw her score in the third period against goaltender Lauren Dahm. Earning the assist on her goal was Rhianna Kurio.[9]

Named as one of the participants in the 3rd CWHL All-Star Game, Gosling appeared for Team Blue in a 9-5 loss. She also appeared with the Inferno in the 2019 Clarkson Cup finals, capturing her first championship in the CWHL.

Early life edit

Raised in London, Ontario, Katelyn emerged as a promising hockey player at just 6 years old. In high school she was the captain of the Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School hockey team.

Career Stats edit

CIS edit

Season Games Played Goals Assists Points
2011-12 26 2 11 13
2012-13 26 7 19 26
2013-14 18 3 6 9
2014-15 20 4 11 15
2015-16 24 4 14 18[10]

CWHL edit

Season Games Played Goals Assists Points PIM
2016-17 17 6 3 9 4

[11]

Awards and honours edit

  • 2012, OUA All Rookie Team
  • 2013, CIS First Team All-Canadian
  • 2013, OUA First Team All Star
  • 2014, OUA First Team All Star
  • 2014, Western Women's Hockey Team MVP
  • 2015, CIS Nationals Tournament All-Star Team
  • 2015, CIS Second Team All-Canadian
  • 2015, OUA First Team All Star
  • 2016, CIS First-Team All-Canadian[12]
  • Participant, 3rd CWHL All-Star Game

References edit

  1. ^ "Gosling, Hinse to serve as captains for Canadian hockey teams at 2017 Winter Universiade". OUA sports. 2017-01-27. Archived from the original on 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  2. ^ "Normore receives CIS All-Canadian honors". St. FX athletics. 6 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  3. ^ "The New Girl: Katelyn Gosling is stepping into the national team spotlight at Canada's national women's team fall festival". Hockey Canada. 2015-09-17. Archived from the original on 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  4. ^ "Katelyn Gosling scores first international goal for Canada". Western Gazette. 2016-01-05. Archived from the original on 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
  5. ^ "Canada's national women's team program announces rosters for December series and nations cup". Hockey Canada. 2016-11-23. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  6. ^ "Canada's National Women's Development Team Claims Silver at Nations Cup". Hockey Canada. 2017-01-07. Archived from the original on 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  7. ^ Ali Wilson (8 November 2018). "CANADA EDGED BY U.S. IN 4 NATIONS PRELIMS". Hockey Canada. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  8. ^ "Game Summar". CWHL. 2016-10-11. Archived from the original on 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  9. ^ "Game Summary". CWHL. 2016-10-29. Archived from the original on 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  10. ^ "#51 Katelyn Gosling". OUA athletics. n.d. Archived from the original on 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  11. ^ "Katelyn Gosling". CWHL. n.d. Archived from the original on 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  12. ^ "Katelyn Gosling named a CIS First Team All-Canadian". Western Mustangs women’s ice hockey. 2016-03-16. Archived from the original on 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-02-16.