Canada has a rich sports culture. While most people know that Canadians have dominated on the ice in hockey, several athletes from other sports have become standouts. The top Canadian athlete speakers are their country's very best representatives. They are in-demand guests to speak on topics like leadership, teamwork and overcoming obstacles.
Hockey Hall of Famer and Calgary Flames Legend
Lanny McDonald is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player for the NHL. McDonald learned how to skate at the age of 5, and immediately developed a passion for hockey. He began playing organize
Retired Captain and Legendary Two-Time All-Star for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Wendel Clark spent 15 seasons in the NHL, most notably with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was the Leafs captain from 1991-1994 and the first overall pick in the 1985 NHL Draft. A two-time All-Star, Clar
Retired NHL Goaltender, Suicide Surviver, Mental Health Advocate
Clint Malarchuk spent over a decade in the NHL as a goaltender, suiting up for the Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres. Malarchuk originally made his debut in 1981. He is best kno
Three-Time U.S. Men's National Team World Cup Goalie
Tony Meola began playing soccer at an early age, and began to excel in high school when he was named All-State as a goalkeeper and a forward. After being named one of the top ten New Jersey high schoo
Olympic Gold Medalist, Medical Doctor, Author, and Senior Director of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Seven World Championships; Six Olympic appearances; Five Olympic medals; Four Olympic Gold medals – Hayley Wickenheiser is a titan of sport and a leader both on and off the ice. Most recent recogn
Head Coach of the Philadelphia 76ers
Nick Nurse is the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Nurse established a reputation as one of the NBA's best coaches during his time with the Toronto Raptors. In his first season, the Raptors poste
Toronto Raptors General Manager
Masai Ujiri is the general manager for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. Prior to his basketball passion, Ujiri grew up playing soccer until he was 13 years old. Ujiri’s interest in basketball began whe
Hockey Star for Team Canada
Sarah Nurse has been a standout on the biggest stage for Team Canada. Nurse first competed on the Olympic stage in 2018, winning a silver medal. Her second time around, she scored the first goal in th
Legendary General Manager, Head Coach and Player for the Toronto Argonauts
Pinball Clemons is, quite simply, one of the most beloved sports personalities in Toronto history. Clemons has an incredible legacy as a former player, head coach and current general manager of the To
U.S. National Soccer Hall of Famer
Bob Lenaduzzi is a soccer icon in Canada for his accomplishments as a player and coach. He played for the Canadian national team and was a member of the squad that made the quarterfinals of the 1984
Canadian National Soccer Team Legend
Dwayne De Rosario is a professional soccer player who last played in the MLS for Toronto FC in 2014. Early in his career, De Rosario signed with the Toronto Lynx of the A-league at just 18 years old,
Member of the Canadian National Women's Hockey Team
Jayna Hefford is a women’s ice hockey player who has certainly made quite a name for herself throughout her playing career. A Canadian native, Hefford was born in 1977 in Trenton, Ontario and has been
Three-Time Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist in Rowing
Marnie McBean is one of the greatest Canadian Olympians ever. McBean is a four-time medalist in rowing, winning three golds in the process. She made her Olympic debut in 1992, picking up gold in coxle
Two-Time Canadian National Champion Figure Skater and Olympic Gold Medalist
Gabrielle Daleman is a standout two-time national champion figure skater in Canada. Daleman has also had Olympic success, competing in the 2014 Games and winning a gold medal in the 2018 team competit
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winner for the Canadian Women's Hockey Team
Caroline Ouellette was a professional ice hockey forward who played for the Canadian national women’s team. Ouellette attended the University of Minnesota Duluth where she played for the Bulldogs wome
2002 Olympic Pairs Figure Skating Gold Medalist
Jamie Sale captured the hearts and minds of a generation of figure skating fans at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. She and her partner David Pelletier skated to a tie for gold in the
Two-Time Olympic Track and Field Gold Medalist
Donovan Bailey is a retired professional sprinter who represented Canada in multiple international events. Originally from Jamaica, Bailey immigrated to Canada at 13 years old, playing basketball thro
Six-Time Olympic Medalist in Track and Field for Canada
Andre De Grasse is one of the greatest Canadian sprinters of all-time. De Grasse made history at the 2016 Olympics when he became the first Team Canada sprinter to win three medals. He followed up the
Gold Medal Winning Canadian Swimmer
Penny Oleksiak is a Canadian competitive swimmer who specializes in the freestyle and butterfly events. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she became the first Canadian to win four medals in the same Summer
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Alexandre Bilodeau is a two time Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing. When he captured the gold in men’s moguls at the 2010 Games in Vancouver, he became the first Canadian to medal on home soil.
Former NHL Player and Sexual Abuse Awareness Advocate
Sheldon Kennedy spent parts of eight seasons in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings originally selected Kennedy in the fourth round of the 1988 NHL Draft. He went on to play in 310 games and notch 107 po
Hockey Hall of Famer and Toronto Maple Leafs Legend
Darryl Sittler played 16 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings. During his career he was one of the premier goal scorers in the league, tallying 4
Toronto FC Head Coach, Former Canadian Men's and Women's Soccer Coach
John Herdman has the unique distinction of having coached both the men's and women's national teams for Canada. Herdman was at the helm of the men's side from 2018-23, overseeing a period where they m
Canada has a rich sports culture. While most people know that Canadians have dominated on the ice in hockey, several athletes from other sports have become standouts. The top Canadian athlete speakers are their country's very best representatives. They are in-demand guests to speak on topics like leadership, teamwork and overcoming obstacles.
Retired Captain and Legendary Two-Time All-Star for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Retired NHL Goaltender, Suicide Surviver, Mental Health Advocate
Olympic Gold Medalist, Medical Doctor, Author, and Senior Director of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Legendary General Manager, Head Coach and Player for the Toronto Argonauts
Two-Time Canadian National Champion Figure Skater and Olympic Gold Medalist
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winner for the Canadian Women's Hockey Team
Former NHL Player and Sexual Abuse Awareness Advocate
Hockey Hall of Famer and Toronto Maple Leafs Legend
Toronto FC Head Coach, Former Canadian Men's and Women's Soccer Coach
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