Sophie’s SISTERs

Sophie’s Sisters is a special WCHC program designed to inspire the next generation of young players through community, mentorship, and representation. Each cohort brings together an intimate group of girls ages 8–10 for a memorable hockey experience centered around PWHL defender Sophie Jaques—the first Black player drafted into the league, a Patty Kazmier Award winner and member of the PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes.

The group attends a Vancouver Goldeneyes PWHL game together, cheering on Sophie from the stands and experiencing the excitement of professional women’s hockey as a team. After the game, participants enjoy an exclusive meet-and-greet where they have the chance to ask Sophie questions, learn about her journey, and hear firsthand what it means to pursue your dreams in the sport.

Every participant receives a Sophie’s Sisters tote bag filled with exciting, limited-edition items:

  • A WCHC Tote Bag

  • A Sophie’s Sisters graphic T-shirt

  • A poster for Sophie to sign during the meet-and-greet

  • A customizable Gatorade water bottle

Sophie’s Sisters creates a moment of joy, connection, and inspiration—helping young girls of colour see themselves in the game and showing them that they belong in every arena they walk into.

Hockey player in blue and white uniform with orange accents, numbered 16, skating on ice near the goal, holding a hockey stick, with a crowd of spectators in the background.
A female hockey coach giving instructions to players during a team meeting on the bench at an ice rink. The coach is holding a clipboard with a hockey rink diagram, and the players are seated in hockey gear with helmets.
A woman with braided hair and a smartwatch hugs a young girl with curly hair at an event, with a woman in a white shirt sitting nearby. The background includes banners related to Black Girl Hockey and Black Women in Hockey.
Hockey player wearing a blue jersey and black cap lifts a trophy above his head in celebration while surrounded by teammates and fans.

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A group of female hockey players, some kneeling, listening to a coach on the ice rink. The coach is standing in front of the players holding a clipboard. The rink has a white wall with signs indicating "Home" and "Visitor."