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Recognized as one of the top female [[ice hockey]] players in the world, '''Lori Dupuis''' is a pioneer for women's ice hockey in [[Canada]] and abroad.
Recognized as one of the top female [[ice hockey]] players in the world, '''Lori Dupuis''' is a pioneer for women's ice hockey in [[Canada]] and abroad.
==Playing career==

She was born in raised just outside of [[Cornwall, Ontario]]. Dupuis is a former member of the Cornwall Wolverines of the OWHA. She started with the Wolverines at the age of 10, and won Provincial "C" and "B" Championships. After playing minor ice hockey in Cornwall, Dupuis attended the [[University of Toronto]], where she played with the Varsity Lady Blues from 1991 to 1997 and was nominated as female athlete of the year in 1996 and 1997. Dupuis was captain of the [[Lady Blues women's ice hockey team]] program from 1994 to 1996. During the 1992-93 season, she was the Blues Alternate Captain. In 1994-95, she was second in league scoring. In that same season, she was an OWIAA First Team All-Star, and a nominee for the U of T Female Athlete of the Year Award.
She was born in raised just outside of [[Cornwall, Ontario]]. Dupuis is a former member of the Cornwall Wolverines of the OWHA. She started with the Wolverines at the age of 10, and won Provincial "C" and "B" Championships. After playing minor ice hockey in Cornwall, Dupuis attended the [[University of Toronto]], where she played with the Varsity Lady Blues from 1991 to 1997 and was nominated as female athlete of the year in 1996 and 1997. Dupuis was captain of the [[Lady Blues women's ice hockey team]] program from 1994 to 1996. During the 1992-93 season, she was the Blues Alternate Captain. In 1994-95, she was second in league scoring. In that same season, she was an OWIAA First Team All-Star, and a nominee for the U of T Female Athlete of the Year Award. In 1993-94 she was an OWIAA Second Team All-Star. In 1992-93 Lori was an OWIAA First Team All-Star and the Blues Alternate Captain.
===Brampton Thunder===

After University, Dupuis joined the [[Brampton Thunder]] of the [[National Women's Hockey League]]. She was named to 1998-99 NWHL Western Division 2nd All-Star Team.
After University, Dupuis joined the [[Brampton Thunder]] of the [[National Women's Hockey League]]. She was named to 1998-99 NWHL Western Division 2nd All-Star Team.
===Hockey Canada===

Dupuis joined [[Canada women's national ice hockey team|Team Canada]] in the mid-1990s, helping the team win world championships in 1997, 1999 and 2000. In 1998, she helped her team win the silver medal at the [[Nagano Winter Olympics '98|Olympic Winter Games in Nagano]]. The pinnacle of her career was Team Canada's gold medal win at the [[2002 Winter Olympics]] in [[Salt Lake City]].
Dupuis joined [[Canada women's national ice hockey team|Team Canada]] in the mid-1990s. In 1995 she was a member of Team Canada, winners of the Pacific Rim Tournament. She helped the team win world championships in 1997, 1999 and 2000. In 1998, she helped her team win the silver medal at the [[Nagano Winter Olympics '98|Olympic Winter Games in Nagano]]. The pinnacle of her career was Team Canada's gold medal win at the [[2002 Winter Olympics]] in [[Salt Lake City]].
==Personal==

At one time, she ran a hockey school with [[Jayna Hefford]].<ref>Who's Who in Canadian Sport, Volume 4, p.122, Bob Ferguson, Fitzhenry and Whiteside Ltd., Markham, ON and Allston, MA, ISBN 1-55041-855-6</ref> Dupuis continues to play for the [[Brampton Thunder|Brampton Canadette Thunder]], a member of the [[Canadian Women's Hockey League]]. She is the team captain.
A graduate of General Vanier S.S. in Cornwall, Lori competed at OFSAA Provincial Championships for each of her five years. At one time, she ran a hockey school with [[Jayna Hefford]].<ref>Who's Who in Canadian Sport, Volume 4, p.122, Bob Ferguson, Fitzhenry and Whiteside Ltd., Markham, ON and Allston, MA, ISBN 1-55041-855-6</ref> Dupuis continues to play for the [[Brampton Thunder|Brampton Canadette Thunder]], a member of the [[Canadian Women's Hockey League]]. She is the team captain.


==Awards and honors==
==Awards and honors==

Revision as of 12:57, 25 June 2010

Lori Dupuis
Born November 14, 1972
Williamstown, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
National team  Canada
Playing career 1995–present
Olympic medal record
Women's Ice hockey
Silver medal – second place 1998 Nagano Ice hockey
Gold medal – first place 2002 Salt Lake City Ice hockey

Recognized as one of the top female ice hockey players in the world, Lori Dupuis is a pioneer for women's ice hockey in Canada and abroad.

Playing career

She was born in raised just outside of Cornwall, Ontario. Dupuis is a former member of the Cornwall Wolverines of the OWHA. She started with the Wolverines at the age of 10, and won Provincial "C" and "B" Championships. After playing minor ice hockey in Cornwall, Dupuis attended the University of Toronto, where she played with the Varsity Lady Blues from 1991 to 1997 and was nominated as female athlete of the year in 1996 and 1997. Dupuis was captain of the Lady Blues women's ice hockey team program from 1994 to 1996. During the 1992-93 season, she was the Blues Alternate Captain. In 1994-95, she was second in league scoring. In that same season, she was an OWIAA First Team All-Star, and a nominee for the U of T Female Athlete of the Year Award. In 1993-94 she was an OWIAA Second Team All-Star. In 1992-93 Lori was an OWIAA First Team All-Star and the Blues Alternate Captain.

Brampton Thunder

After University, Dupuis joined the Brampton Thunder of the National Women's Hockey League. She was named to 1998-99 NWHL Western Division 2nd All-Star Team.

Hockey Canada

Dupuis joined Team Canada in the mid-1990s. In 1995 she was a member of Team Canada, winners of the Pacific Rim Tournament. She helped the team win world championships in 1997, 1999 and 2000. In 1998, she helped her team win the silver medal at the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano. The pinnacle of her career was Team Canada's gold medal win at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

Personal

A graduate of General Vanier S.S. in Cornwall, Lori competed at OFSAA Provincial Championships for each of her five years. At one time, she ran a hockey school with Jayna Hefford.[1] Dupuis continues to play for the Brampton Canadette Thunder, a member of the Canadian Women's Hockey League. She is the team captain.

Awards and honors

  • 1994-95 OWIAA First Team All-Stars
  • 1994-95 nominee for U of T Female Athlete of the Year Award.
  • 1993-94 OWIAA Second Team All-Star.
  • 1992-93 OWIAA First Team All-Star
  • Top forward in the 2010 Clarkson Cup[2]

References

  1. ^ Who's Who in Canadian Sport, Volume 4, p.122, Bob Ferguson, Fitzhenry and Whiteside Ltd., Markham, ON and Allston, MA, ISBN 1-55041-855-6
  2. ^ http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/olympics/minnesota-whitecaps-defeats-upstart-brampton-4-0-wins-clarkson-cup-89367927.html