Megan Carter (ice hockey)

Megan Carter
Born (2001-05-23) May 23, 2001 (age 23)
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
PWHL team Toronto Sceptres
Playing career 2019–present

Megan Nicole Carter (born May 23, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Toronto Sceptres of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Northeastern.

Early life

Carter attended Craig Kielburger Secondary School, where she played field hockey and ultimate frisbee. She then played ice hockey for two seasons with the Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres of the Provincial Women's Hockey League.[1]

Playing career

College

Carter began her collegiate career for Northeastern during the 2019–20 season. During her freshman year, she recorded two goals and 11 assists in 38 games. Following the season she was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. During the 2020–21 season in her sophomore year, she recorded five goals and seven assists in 25 games. During the 2021–22 season in her junior year, she recorded two goals and 12 assists in 38 games.[1]

During the 2022–23 season in her senior year, she recorded five goals and 17 assists in 30 games, and ranked second on the team with 55 blocked shots. Following the season she was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and Co-Hockey East Defender of the Year.[2][1] On May 9, 2023, she was named team captain for the 2023–24 season.[3] As a graduate student, she recorded four goals and 21 assists in 34 games. Led all Hockey East defensemen with 25 points. Following the season she was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and Hockey East Defender of the Year for the second consecutive season.[4][5]

Professional

On June 10, 2024, Carter was drafted in the second round, 12th overall, by PWHL Toronto in the 2024 PWHL Draft.[6][7] On June 26, 2024, she signed a two-year contract with Toronto.[8] On November 13, 2024, she was placed on the long-term injured reserve list by the Toronto Sceptres with a lower-body injury.[9][10]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Women's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Japan

Carter represented Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she was scoreless in four games and won a gold medal.[11]

Personal life

Cater was born to Brad and Leanne Carter, and has two sisters, Lauren and Ashlyn. She graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's degree in biology.[1] She then obtained a master's degree in human movement and rehabilitation science in 2024.[12]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Northeastern University HE 38 2 11 13 42 — — — — —
2020–21 Northeastern University HE 25 5 7 12 18 — — — — —
2021–22 Northeastern University HE 38 2 12 14 32 — — — — —
2022–23 Northeastern University HE 30 5 17 22 20 — — — — —
2023–24 Northeastern University HE 34 4 21 25 60 — — — — —
NCAA totals 165 18 68 86 172 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 4 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 4 0 0 0 2

Awards and honours

Honours Year
College
All-Hockey East Rookie Team 2020 [13]
Hockey East Defender of the Year 2023, 2024 [14]
[15]
All-Hockey East First Team 2023, 2024

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Megan Carter". nuhuskies.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Carter, Mueller and Shannon Earn Hockey East Postseason Awards". nuhuskies.com. February 22, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Women's Hockey Announces 2023-24 Captains". nuhuskies.com. May 9, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Kennedy, Ian (February 28, 2024). "Hockey East Names Carter Top Defender, Names All-Rookie Team". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Kennedy, Ian (May 10, 2024). "PWHL Draft Profile: Megan Carter". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "Three Huskies Selected In 2024 PWHL Draft". nuhuskies.com. June 10, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Yohe, Julia (June 13, 2024). "Three Huskies selected in second-annual PWHL Draft". The Huntington News. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Kennedy, Ian (June 26, 2024). "PWHL Toronto Signs Draft Pick Megan Carter To A Two-Year Deal". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Kennedy, Ian (November 13, 2024). "Sceptres Place Carter, Spooner On LTIR". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  10. ^ "Milton star defender's pro hockey debut on hold with serious injury". miltontoday.ca. November 29, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  11. ^ "Canada wins gold at 2019 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship". Hockey Canada. January 14, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  12. ^ Martin, Curtis (October 4, 2024). "On and Off the Ice, Megan Carter is a Player to Watch in Toronto". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  13. ^ "Hockey East Names Women's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". hockeyeastonline.com. March 4, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  14. ^ "Hockey East Names Women's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". hockeyeastonline.com. February 22, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  15. ^ "Hockey East Names 2023-24 Women's All-Star Teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 1, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.