Sophie Jaques was PWHL Vancouver’s, now Vancouver Goldeneyes, second signing during the exclusive signing window of the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft. She is the Goldeneyes second player in franchise history and second defender in franchise history.
The Goldeneyes are the third PWHL team Jaques has played on. Originally drafted by PWHL Boston, now the Boston Fleet, she was traded to PWHL Minnesota, now the Minnesota Frost, during the PWHL’s inaugural season. This trade was the first one in PWHL history.
Being part of three different PWHL teams and having played on both of the Frost’s Walter Cup winning teams, gives Jaques diverse experience and a knowledge of what it takes to win, making her a great addition to the Goldeneyes ahead of their inaugural season.
Here’s a little more about the defender as we start the countdown to the Goldeneyes opening game.
Basic Information
Full Name: Sophie Jaques
Date of Birth: October 16, 2000 (age 25)
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario
Nationality: Canadian
Player Information
Position: Defence
Shoots: Right
Jersey Number: 16
Draft Status: Drafted tenth overall in the inaugural PWHL draft by PWHL Boston (now Boston Fleet)
Current Team: PWHL Goldeneyes (signed in June 2025)
PWHL Statistics
All Time Regular Season Stats
GP: 47 | G: 9 | A: 23 | P: 32 | +/- +11 | PIM: 14
All Time Playoff Stats
GP: 18 | G: 4 | A: 8 | P: 12 | +/- +7 | PIM: 2
PWHL Highlights
Making history, Jaques became the first Black woman to be drafted in the PWHL when she was selected tenth overall by the Fleet.
In the PWHL’s first year as a league and in her first year playing for the league, Jaques was named to the 2024 PWHL All-Rookie Team.
She also won the Walter Cup in her first year, and again in her second-year, making her a back-to-back champion with the Frost.
Most recently, Jaques was a finalist for the 2025 PWHL Defender of the Year award.
Olympic Highlights
Jaques is yet to make an appearance at the Olympics, however she is making a strong case to represent Canada at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Jaques Highlights
From Ohio State University, Jaques has earned her undergraduate and masters degrees in engineering.
Fun Fact
During their time in Minnesota, and now both a part of the Goldeneyes, Jaques and Claire Thompson, were roommates.
Under contract with the Goldeneyes for three years, Jaques will be a reliable leader for the Goldeneyes, helping build the franchise in their early years. Having already proven herself a strong player in the PWHL, she will continue to grow, aiming to make her first Olympics and help the Goldeneyes be successful in their first year as a team.
