Emma Maltais Bio
Emma Maltais (born November 4, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Toronto Sceptres of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and a member of the Canadian national team. Known for her impressive skills on the ice, Maltais has quickly made a name for herself in women’s hockey, showcasing her talent at both the collegiate and professional levels.
Early Life and Background
Emma Maltais was born in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Growing up in southern Ontario, she began skating at the age of two and started playing hockey at four. During her high school years, she played for the Oakville Jr. Hornets in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League (Prov. WHL). Maltais served as team captain during the 2016–17 season, leading her team to significant achievements, including a ‘triple crown’ of first-place finishes in the regular season, league playoffs, and provincial championship. Her career totals of 55 goals and 92 assists rank among the highest in Prov. WHL history, with her 147 points being the most in Hornets history.
Path to Hockey
Having committed to Ohio State University as a high school freshman, Emma Maltais played her first season with the Buckeyes in the 2017–18 season. She made an immediate impact, scoring 40 points in 37 games during her rookie NCAA season, leading the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) in points-per-game. Maltais broke the record for most WCHA Rookie of the Month awards, winning four times. Her performance continued to improve, as she recorded 43 points in 35 games the following season, leading Ohio State in scoring and earning a spot on the All-WCHA First Team. In the 2019–20 season, she set an Ohio State record with 59 points in 38 games and was a top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.
Emma Maltais Career
Early Career (2017–2021)
Emma Maltais’s collegiate career was marked by consistent excellence. In her senior year, the 2020–21 season, she recorded five goals and 16 points in 20 games, leading the Buckeyes with 11 assists. She achieved her 100th career assist against the University of Minnesota on January 29, 2021, and set a Buckeyes record for career playoff points with 14. For the 2021–22 season, she was centralized with the Canadian national team, preparing for international competition.
Breakthrough (2023–Present)
One of the youngest players entering the inaugural draft of the newly-created Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), Emma Maltais was selected in the second round, 11th overall by the Toronto Sceptres. On January 5, 2024, she scored her first PWHL goal, a shorthanded game-winning goal in a 3–2 victory over New York, marking the first win in franchise history. With this goal, she became the first player to invoke the league’s ‘jailbreak’ rule, where a minor penalty ends after a shorthanded goal is scored. Totaling four goals and nineteen points, Maltais played a key role on Toronto’s power play and penalty kill, earning All-Rookie team honors and a nomination for Rookie of the Year.
Notable Works and Milestones
Emma Maltais’s signature work includes her performance in the PWHL, where she has quickly established herself as a top rookie. Her contributions have been recognized with All-Rookie team honors and a nomination for Rookie of the Year, highlighting her impact in her inaugural season.
Emma Maltais Family
Information regarding Emma Maltais’s family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
Emma Maltais studied health sciences at Ohio State University and has interned at the Ohio State Neurological Institute. Her dedication to her education complements her athletic career, showcasing her commitment to both academics and sports.
