Nicole Gosling (born April 21, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defender for PWHL Hamilton of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and member of Canada women's national ice hockey team. She played college ice hockey at Clarkson.
Early life Gosling played junior ice hockey for the London Jr. Devilettes of the Provincial Women's Hockey League. During the 2018–19 season, she helped lead the Devilettes to their first league and provincial championships in program history. She was named captain of the Devilettes during the 2019–20 season.
Playing career College Gosling began her collegiate career for Clarkson during the 2020–21 season, where she recorded four goals and ten assists in 19 games. She led all ECAC defenders in scoring with 14 points. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-Rookie Team and ECAC All-First Team. She was also named a finalist for ECAC Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year.
During the 2021–22 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded eight goals and 22 assists in 37 games. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-Second Team. During the 2022–23 NCAA season, in her junior year, she recorded six goals and 20 assists in 40 games. She led all defenders with 121 shots on goal.
During the 2023–24 season, in her senior year, she recorded 14 goals and 25 assists in 40 games. Her 14 goals tied for the team lead, while her 39 points were tied for the team lead. Following the season she was named a unanimous selection to the ECAC All-First Team, the only player to earn unanimous selection, and was named the ECAC Defender of the Year. She was also named to the First Team All-USCHO, and a First Team All-American.
During the 2024–25 season, as a graduate student, she recorded 12 goals and 27 assists in 40 games. Following the season she was named to the ECAC All-First Team.
Professional On June 24, 2025, Gosling was drafted fourth overall by the Montreal Victoire in the 2025 PWHL Draft. On October 10, 2025, she signed a three-year contract with the Victoire. During the 2025–26 season, she recorded three goals and 16 assists in 30 regular season games, and one goal and two assists in nine games during the 2026 Walter Cup playoffs to help the Victoire win the Walter Cup. Following the season she was named to the PWHL All-Star Second Team and All-Rookie Team.
During the league's expansion to 12 teams ahead of the 2026–27 season, she was left unprotected by the Victoire and signed a three-year contract with PWHL Hamilton on June 6, 2026.</p>
International play
On December 10, 2018, Gosling was selected to represent Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. During the tournament she recorded one assist in five games and won a gold medal. She again represented Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she recorded one goal in five games and won a silver medal.
On March 7, 2024, she was selected to represent senior national at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship. She made her senior national team debut and was scoreless in seven games and won a gold medal.
Personal life Gosling was born to Peter and Wendy Gosling, and has a brother, Braydon and a sister, Gabby. Her cousins, Katelyn Gosling and Julia Gosling, are both professional ice hockey players.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2020–21 Clarkson University ECAC 19 4 10 14 18 — — — — — 2021–22 Clarkson University ECAC 37 8 22 30 18 — — — — — 2022–23 Clarkson University ECAC 40 6 20 26 15 — — — — — 2023–24 Clarkson University ECAC 40 14 25 39 20 — — — — — 2024–25 Clarkson University ECAC 40 12 27 39 29 — — — — — 2025–26 Montréal Victoire PWHL 30 3 16 19 29 9 1 2 3 6PWHL totals 30 3 16 19 29 9 1 2 3 6
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2019 Canada U18 5 0 1 1 2 2020 Canada U18 5 1 0 1 4 2024 Canada WC 7 0 0 0 2Junior totals 10 1 1 2 6Senior totals 7 0 0 0 2
Awards and honours Honours Year College ECAC All-Rookie Team 2021 ECAC All-First Team 2021 ECAC All-Second Team 2022 ECAC All-First Team 2024 ECAC Defender of the Year 2024 All-USCHO.com First Team 2024 CCM/AHCA First Team All-American 2024PWHL Walter Cup champion 2026 All-Rookie Team 2026 All-Second Team 2026
References
External links
Clarkson Golden Knights bio