“The future of women’s hockey shines brighter than ever,” said the hockey player before retiring.

Hockey player Mélodie Daoust is retiring after a highly successful career, during which she won several prizes, including three Olympic medals. She announced it on social media on Tuesday.”Although I am emotional about saying goodbye to the game I love so much, playing this wonderful sport has truly been one of the greatest journeys of my life,” she wrote in her post.

Mélodie Daoust played her last game with the Montreal team in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) this past May. This great woman had signed a reserve contract with the Montreal team, allowing her to play a total of six games and collect five points and two goals.

The retired player, participated in three Olympic Games, winning two gold medals and one silver. She was also named the MVP of the 2018 Olympic Games. The player from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield also claimed gold at the 2021 World Championships, where she scored twelve points in eight games, and a bronze medal in 2019. With the Canadian team, she scored four goals and nine points in 13 games across three Winter Olympics. Furthermore, she added up six goals and 16 points in 14 matches at the World Championships.

Since 2022, she has been leading the women’s program at Collège Bourget with her partner Hanna Bunton, who is also a professional hockey player. It’s a chance for the Olympic medalist to mentor the next generation of players. “I am eager to give back to the sport I love and inspire young athletes to pursue their dream, which is now within reach: playing women’s hockey,” wrote the player.