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Maude Poulin-Labelle

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Maude Poulin-Labelle
Born (1999-11-23) November 23, 1999 (age 25)
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight 130 lb (59 kg; 9 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
SDHL team
Former teams
Brynäs IF
Toronto Sceptres
Playing career 2024–present

Maude Poulin-Labelle (born November 23, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for Brynäs IF of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL). She previously played in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) for the Toronto Sceptres.

Early life

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Poulin-Labelle was born November 23, 1999, in Sherbrooke, Quebec,[1] to Patrick Labelle and Micheline Poulin.[2] She began playing ice hockey at the age of three, following her older siblings Jeffrey and Marie-Pier into the sport.[3] She played both forward and defence at Stanstead College in Quebec.[4]

Playing career

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College

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Poulin-Labelle joined the Vermont Catamounts for the 2018–19 Hockey East season.[5] She recorded her first collegiate point with an assist on Ève-Audrey Picard's goal against the Quinnipiac Bobcats on October 12, 2018.[6] Her first goal followed on November 17, as part of Vermont's 3–3 draw against the Boston University Terriers.[7] Poulin-Labelle was named Hockey East's Rookie of the Week on February 4 after scoring the game-winning goal over the Holy Cross Crusaders.[8] She finished her freshman season with five goals and 11 points in 36 games,[1] and was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team.[9]

Early into her sophomore season, Poulin-Labelle recorded the first hat-trick by a Vermont defenceman in program history, scoring three goals against the Dartmouth Big Green on October 29, 2019.[10] She was named the Hockey East Player of the Week on January 6 after recording five points in two games.[11] Poulin-Labelle finished the 2019–20 season with 29 points in 36 games, tied for the most on the Catamounts and the most by any defenceman in program history. For her performance, she was named to the Hockey East Third All-Star Team.[12] The next season, Poulin-Labelle was named to the Hockey East Second All-Star Team, making her only the third Catamount to receive All-Star honours twice.[13]

As a senior during the 2021–22 season, Poulin-Labelle set a Catamounts record for most points by a defenceman. Her two assists in a 5–2 loss to the New Hampshire Wildcats on December 3 gave her 63 career points, passing Taylor Willard's 62.[14] She was named the Hockey East Player of the Month for December, finishing the month with 66 career points.[15] On January 18, 2022, Poulin-Labelle set a Catamounts record with six points in Vermont's 9–0 rout of Holy Cross, including a natural hat-trick.[16] Poulin-Labelle finished the season with 13 goals and 35 points in 34 games, third among all college defencemen.[17] In addition to receiving CCM/AHCA All-American Second Team honours,[18] Poulin-Labelle was named Hockey East Co-Best Defenseman, sharing the award with Skylar Fontaine of the Northeastern Huskies.[19] In four years with the Catamounts, Poulin-Labelle recorded 30 goals and 80 points.[20]

With one remaining season of college ice hockey eligibility, Poulin-Labelle transferred to Northeastern for the 2022–23 season.[20] She finished the year second among Hockey East defenders with 20 points, including four goals, and was named to the Hockey East Third All-Star Team once again.[21] Poulin-Labelle finished her college hockey career with 35 goals and 106 points in 155 games.[22]

Professional

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The Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) selected Poulin-Labelle in the tenth round, 55th overall, of the 2023 PWHL draft.[23] Before playing a game with Montreal, she was placed on the team's reserve list, where she was claimed by the Toronto Sceptres.[24] As a member of the Sceptres' active roster, Poulin-Labelle played 11 games during the 2023–24 season.[25]

After attending training camp with the Boston Fleet, on December 2, 2024, Poulin-Labelle signed a one-year contract with Brynäs IF of the SDHL.[26]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Vermont Catamounts HE 36 5 6 11 16
2019–20 Vermont Catamounts HE 36 12 17 29 16
2020–21 Vermont Catamounts HE 11 1 8 9 2
2021–22 Vermont Catamounts HE 34 13 22 35 14
2022–23 Northeastern Huskies HE 38 4 18 22 8
2023–24 Toronto Sceptres PWHL 11 0 0 0 0
PWHL totals 11 0 0 0 0

Awards and honours

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Award Year(s) Ref.
College
All-Hockey East Third Team 2020, 2023 [12][21]
All-Hockey East Second Team 2021 [13]
CCM/AHCA Second-Team All-American 2022 [18]
Hockey East Best Defenceman 2022 [19]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Maude Poulin-Labelle – Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Maude Poulin-Labelle – Women's Ice Hockey". Northeastern Huskies. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Cornetta, Kat (January 18, 2023). "Vermont transfer Maude Poulin-Labelle has jumped right into the play for Northeastern women's hockey". Boston Globe. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Fundaro, Gabriella (November 22, 2019). "Poulin-Labelle brings offensive instincts, 'Maude things' to Vermont's blue line". At Even Strength. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "Women's Hockey Hosts Mcgill to Open 2018–19 Season". Vermont Catamounts. September 28, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Women's Hockey and Quinnipiac Skate to 1–1 Draw". Vermont Catamounts. October 12, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "Picard's Late Goal Leads to a 3–3 Tie at Boston University". Vermont Catamounts. November 17, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  8. ^ "Poulin-Labelle Named Hockey East's Rookie of the Week". Vermont Catamounts. February 4, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "31 Student Athletes Named to Hockey East All-Academic Team". Vermont Catamounts. July 11, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Poulin-Labelle's Hat Trick Fuels Women's Hockey in 4–2 Victory Over Dartmouth". Vermont Catamounts. October 29, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Five-Point Week Earns Weekly Honor for Poulin-Labelle". Vermont Catamounts. January 6, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Poulin-Labelle Named a Hockey East All-Star by League's Coaches". Vermont Catamounts. March 5, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Poulin-Labelle Named Hockey East All-Star for Second Straight Year". Vermont Catamounts. February 27, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "Poulin-Labelle Sets Program Record in 5–2 Loss at UNH". Vermont Catamounts. December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "Blais-Savoie and Poulin-Labelle Receive Hockey East Monthly Awards". Vermont Catamounts. January 4, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "Poulin-Labelle Leads Historic Offensive Output in Rout of Holy Cross". Vermont Catamounts. January 18, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "Schafzahl Named Division I Women's MVP by New England Hockey Writers Association". Vermont Catamounts. April 25, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  18. ^ a b "Schafzahl and Poulin-Labelle Named CCM/AHCA All-Americans". Vermont Catamounts. March 17, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  19. ^ a b "Hockey East Names Women's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". Hockey East. February 24, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  20. ^ a b "Huskies Add Vermont Transfer Poulin-Labelle". Northeastern Huskies. May 16, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  21. ^ a b "Eight Huskies Earn Hockey East All-Star Accolades, Philips Named Goaltender of the Year". Northeastern Huskies. February 24, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "Poulin-Labelle Signs with Connecticut Whale". Northeastern Huskies. May 31, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  23. ^ Hayden, Zoe (September 22, 2023). "PWHL Draft Recap: Montreal". The Victory Press. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  24. ^ Ganter, Mike (December 13, 2023). "Toronto 'great fit' for Poulin-Labelle after move from PWHL Montreal". Toronto Sun. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  25. ^ Benwell, Cee (October 13, 2024). "Boston Adds Several Intriguing Players to Training Camp Roster". The Hockey News. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  26. ^ Kennedy, Ian (December 2, 2024). "Bujold and Poulin-Labelle Both Ink Contracts In Sweden". The Hockey News. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
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