Margaret Elizabeth Flaherty (born June 2, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defender for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for the Minnesota Frost of the PWHL. She played college ice hockey at Minnesota Duluth.
Playing career Flaherty was drafted in the fourth round, 24th overall by the PWHL Minnesota. .In two seasons with the Minnesota Frost she recorded two goals and six assists in 46 games, and won consecutive Walter Cups. On June 20, 2025, Flaherty signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Victoire. In June she extended her contract with Montreal, till the 2027-28 season.https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/teams/montreal-victoire/2026/june/10/MONTREAL-VICTOIRE-SIGN-AND-PROTECT-DEFENDER-MAGGIE-FLAHERTY-AHEAD-OF-2026-27-SEASON During the 2026 PWHL Expansion Draft, she was one of three players, who were allowed to be protected in the third round by Montreal.https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/june/12/pwhl-completes-phase-3-of-2026-expansion-player-distribution-process-with-protections-and-signings
International play
Flaherty was a member of the gold medal-winning United States women's national under-18 ice hockey team at the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship in 2018.
Personal life Flaherty was born in Edina, Minnesota and grew up in Lakeville, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and earned a bachelor's degree in communications.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2018 United States U18 5 0 0 0 8Junior totals 5 0 0 0 8
Awards and honors Honors Year PWHL Walter Cup Champion 2024, 2025, 2026
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