Corinne Schroeder Bio
Corinne Schroeder is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for PWHL San Jose of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Born on August 17, 1999, in Elm Creek, Manitoba, she has built a reputation as one of the most accomplished netminders in North American women’s hockey, known for her size, technical precision, and poise under pressure. She began her professional career in 2017 and has since played for the Boston Pride, New York Sirens, and Seattle Torrent, earning PHF Rookie of the Year and Goaltender of the Year honors in 2023. Across the collegiate and professional ranks, Schroeder has set league and program records for shutouts and save percentage, and she made international history as a member of Canada’s national program.
Early Life and Background
Corinne Schroeder was born on August 17, 1999, in Elm Creek, Manitoba, a small community in the Pembina Valley Region with a population of approximately 400, located about 50 kilometers west of Winnipeg. She grew up in the middle of five children on her family’s 2,000-acre grain farm, where her uncle helped run operations and the family also maintained a chicken barn. Her father, Robert Schroeder, coached her for years and helped her secure extra ice time at the community’s volunteer-run natural ice surface, using his knowledge of farm machinery to clear and maintain the rink. She has three sisters and one brother, and her younger sister Megan also played goaltender at Balmoral Hall School before stepping away from elite-level play in 2019.
Schroeder transitioned to playing goaltender full-time at around age 12, and her early development took place in the Pembina Valley region. In the 2013–14 season, she played for the Pembina Valley Hawks 19U AAA in the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League and the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League, gaining experience against high-level competition. Growing up, she modeled her game after Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, citing his balance between technical precision and athleticism as the hybrid style she hoped to emulate.
Path to Hockey
In grade 11, Schroeder moved to Winnipeg to attend Balmoral Hall School, where she joined the BH Blazers varsity prep hockey team in the Junior Women’s Hockey League. During the 2015–16 season, she posted a .944 save percentage and 1.97 goals-against average in 21 games, followed by a .926 save percentage and 2.54 GAA in 15 games the following year. At Balmoral Hall, she played alongside several future professionals, and she also represented Team Manitoba at the 2016 National Women’s Under-18 Championship. Her strong prep performances drew NCAA Division I attention and led to her commitment to Boston University.
Corinne Schroeder Career
Early Career (2017–2021)
Schroeder joined the Boston University Terriers women’s ice hockey program in Hockey East for the 2017–18 season. As a freshman, she started all 25 games and was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team, then steadily improved her numbers each year, rising from a .913 save percentage and 2.51 GAA to a program-record .954 save percentage and 1.54 GAA by her junior year. She earned AHCA All-American Scholar recognition multiple times and was a finalist for national goaltender awards, finishing her Boston University career with the program’s best career save percentage (.929) and goals-against average (1.98) across 91 games.
Collegiate Breakthrough at Quinnipiac (2021–22)
Using an extra year of eligibility granted during the COVID-19 pandemic, Schroeder transferred to the Quinnipiac Bobcats women’s ice hockey program in ECAC Hockey as a graduate student for the 2021–22 season. Her first start on September 25, 2021, against Maine made college hockey history, as she was credited with a goal after the puck was misplayed into Maine’s own net following one of her kick saves. She went on to record six shutouts, post a program-record .951 save percentage, and finish as a top-three finalist for the 2022 Women’s Hockey Goalie of the Year award.
Schroeder’s Quinnipiac season ended in the 2022 NCAA women’s ice hockey tournament, where she earned a 4–0 shutout over Syracuse in the first round, the first NCAA tournament win and shutout in program history. Facing top-seeded Ohio State in the quarterfinals, she made 73 saves in a Herculean double-overtime effort, setting a Quinnipiac single-game record and tying for sixth in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey history.
Boston Pride Era (2022–2023)
In August 2022, the Boston Pride of the Premier Hockey Federation officially signed Schroeder for the 2022–23 season. She made her professional debut on November 5, 2022, stopping 36 shots in a 4–0 win over the Connecticut Whale, becoming the third goaltender in PHF history to post a shutout in her first career start. The following day, she added a second consecutive shutout over the Metropolitan Riveters, and on November 18 she set a new PHF record with a third straight shutout, a 49-save performance over the Minnesota Whitecaps.
Schroeder’s dominant rookie campaign produced three PHF single-season records: 19 wins, seven shutouts, and 761 saves, along with a 19–1–1 record, a 1.67 GAA, and a .955 save percentage. For her play, she was named PHF Rookie of the Year and PHF Goaltender of the Year, and she was a finalist for PHF Most Valuable Player and Outstanding Player of the Year.
New York Sirens Era (2023–2025)
Schroeder was selected 33rd overall by PWHL New York in the 2023 PWHL Draft and immediately made league history on January 1, 2024, recording the first-ever PWHL shutout with 29 saves in a 4–0 win over PWHL Toronto. She finished her inaugural PWHL season with a .930 save percentage, seven wins, and a nomination for the 2024 PWHL Goaltender of the Year award, and on June 11, 2024, she signed a two-year contract extension, becoming the first player to officially re-sign with New York that offseason.
Re-branded as the New York Sirens for the 2024–25 PWHL season, Schroeder played 20 games and recorded 10 wins with a 2.43 GAA and .919 save percentage. She became the first goaltender in PWHL history to record four shutouts in a single season, the first to post back-to-back shutouts twice in the same season, and she set the PWHL record for longest shutout streak at 178 minutes and 16 seconds. With five career regular-season shutouts across two seasons, she ranked third all-time in PWHL saves with 1,005.
Seattle Torrent Era (2025–2026)
During the PWHL’s expansion to eight teams ahead of 2025–26, Schroeder was left unprotected by the Sirens and signed a two-year contract with PWHL Seattle on June 6, 2025. She started Seattle’s first two games, including the franchise’s inaugural contest on November 21, 2025, a 4–3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Goldeneyes at Pacific Coliseum. On November 28, 2025, she played Seattle’s inaugural home opener at Climate Pledge Arena against the Minnesota Frost, a game that set a U.S. attendance record for professional women’s hockey with 16,014 fans.
Driving Style and Strengths
Schroeder is widely praised for her 5-foot-11 frame, technical positioning, and calm demeanor in high-pressure situations. She is known for her efficient movement, strong tracking of pucks through traffic, and the ability to handle heavy shot volumes, as shown by her league-leading saves-per-game marks in the PWHL. Her consistency, mental toughness, and preparation have made her one of the most reliable starting goaltenders in the league.
Notable Events and Milestones
Schroeder’s signature moments include her first-ever PWHL shutout on January 1, 2024, her PHF record of three consecutive shutouts to open her rookie season, and her PWHL records for single-season shutouts and longest shutout streak. She is also a two-time PHF award winner, a 2024 PWHL Goaltender of the Year finalist, and a 2017 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship silver medalist with Canada.
Corinne Schroeder Career Wins
Across her collegiate and professional career, Corinne Schroeder has compiled a strong résumé of wins, shutouts, and individual accolades. Her trophy case includes the 2023 PHF Rookie of the Year and Goaltender of the Year awards, and she has been a finalist for the 2022 Women’s Hockey Goalie of the Year and the 2024 PWHL Goaltender of the Year award.
PWHL / PHF Highlights
In her 2022–23 PHF rookie season, Schroeder finished with 19 wins and seven shutouts, both league records, and led the league with a .955 save percentage. In the PWHL, she posted seven wins in her inaugural 2023–24 campaign, then added 10 more in 2024–25, including the first four-shutout season in league history. She opened Seattle’s inaugural 2025–26 PWHL campaign and recorded a 22-save performance in Seattle’s record-setting home opener.
Other Wins and Performances
At the collegiate level, Schroeder earned postseason victories with Boston University and led Quinnipiac to its first NCAA tournament win and shutout in program history. Internationally, she won a silver medal with Canada at the 2017 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship and made her senior national team debut during the 2023–24 Rivalry Series against the United States.
Corinne Schroeder Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Schroeder grew up on her family’s 2,000-acre grain farm in Elm Creek, Manitoba, where her father, Robert Schroeder, coached her and helped maintain the community’s outdoor ice surface. She has three sisters and one brother, and her younger sister Megan Schroeder also played goaltender at Balmoral Hall School before retiring from elite-level play in 2019.
Personal Life
Off the ice, Schroeder completed dual bachelor’s degrees with honours at Boston University, earning a Bachelor of Science in health science (magna cum laude) from the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology (cum laude). She also holds an MBA from Quinnipiac University and has expressed interest in opening a physical-therapy practice after her playing career ends.
2025 Season Performance
Schroeder’s 2025 calendar was defined by her mid-year move to the expansion Seattle Torrent, where she signed a two-year contract on June 6, 2025, becoming one of the franchise’s first marquee additions. She opened the 2025–26 PWHL season as Seattle’s starter, playing in the team’s inaugural game on November 21, 2025, against the Vancouver Goldeneyes and in the record-setting home opener on November 28, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena against the Minnesota Frost. Through the early season, head coach Steve O’Rourke has deployed a goaltending tandem with Hannah Murphy, allowing Schroeder to maintain her workload while remaining the team’s primary starter.
Statistically, Schroeder carried her record-setting 2024–25 form into the new campaign, bringing her career PWHL regular-season totals to more than 1,000 saves, 17 wins, and a league-record five shutouts. Her 22-save performance in the home opener against Minnesota, played before 16,014 fans, set a new U.S. attendance benchmark for professional women’s hockey. With the PWHL’s 2026 playoffs still ahead, Schroeder remains a central figure in Seattle’s bid to establish itself as a contender in its first season.
