Canadian Hockey Star Poulin Emotional After Possible Final Olympic Game

Poulin won't confirm if she's retiring after 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Canadian hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin sat on the dais with a red baseball cap pulled low, wiping tears from her eyes after what may have been her final Olympic game for Canada at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan. When asked if she was retiring, Poulin simply said "I'm not sure yet."

Why it matters

Poulin is considered one of the greatest women's hockey players of all time, having led Canada to multiple Olympic gold medals. Her potential retirement would mark the end of an era and leave a major void in the Canadian national team.

The details

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan may have been the last time Poulin represented Canada on the international stage. After the game, Poulin sat on the dais, emotional and uncertain about her future, refusing to confirm if she would be retiring from the national team.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in Milan.

The players

Marie-Philip Poulin

A Canadian women's hockey player considered one of the greatest of all time, having led Canada to multiple Olympic gold medals.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not sure yet.”

— Marie-Philip Poulin (wn.com)

The takeaway

Poulin's potential retirement would mark the end of an era for Canadian women's hockey, as she has been a dominant force and leader for the national team for over a decade. Her future decision will have major implications for the sport in Canada.