Rebecca Leslie

Rebecca Leslie
Leslie with PWHL Toronto in 2024
Born	(1996-05-08) May 8, 1996 (age 28) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height	168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Position	Forward (ice hockey)
Shoots	Right
PWHL team	Ottawa Charge
Played for	Calgary Inferno PWHL Toronto
Playing career	2018–present

Rebecca Leslie is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

Playing career

Across four seasons at Boston University, Leslie scored 171 points in 139 games, and captained the team in her final year.[1] In 2018, she signed her first professional contract with the Calgary Inferno of the CWHL,[2] with whom she won the Clarkson Cup, and was a finalist for rookie of the year.[3] After the CWHL folded, she announced she would join the newly-formed PWHPA.

Leslie was drafted in the 12th round of the 2023 PWHL Draft by PWHL Toronto.[4] She signed a one-year contract with Toronto in November 2023.[5] In 24 games with Toronto, she scored two goals and nine points. Entering the 2024–25 season, she signed a one-year contract with PWHL Ottawa.[6]

International

In 2014, Leslie put up 5 points in 5 games for the Canadian team that won the gold medal in the U18 IIHF Women's World Juniors.[7] In 2019, she made her first senior appearance for Team Canada in the Rivalry Series.[8]

Personal life

Her brother Zac Leslie also plays hockey professionally. Most of his career has been in the AHL.[9][10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2011–12	Ottawa Lady Senators	Prov. WHL		12	3	4	7	2		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Ottawa Lady Senators	Prov. WHL		37	18	18	36	32		4	4	1	5	0
2013–14	Ottawa Lady Senators	Prov. WHL		38	25	27	52	26		3	0	1	1	0
2014–15	Boston University	HE		35	14	17	31	6		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Boston University	HE		39	15	34	49	14		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Boston University	HE		32	16	18	34	8		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Boston University	HE		33	24	33	57	22		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Calgary Inferno	CWHL		27	11	15	26	16		4	2	0	2	4
2020–21	Team Bauer	PWHPA		4	2	2	4	2		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Team Harvey's	PWHPA		6	4	4	8	0		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Team Sonnet	PWHPA		20	0	3	3	2		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	PWHL Toronto	PWHL		24	2	7	9	12		5	1	0	1	0
PWHL totals				24	2	7	9	12		5	1	0	1	0

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2014	Canada	U18			5	2	3	5	4
Junior totals					5	2	3	5	4

References

1. Pallenik, Justin (15 February 2016). "Rebecca Leslie continues breakout season for women's hockey". The Daily Free Press.
2. "Inferno busy in CWHL off-season". calgarysun.
3. Jay, Michelle (March 13, 2019). "CWHL announces three Rookie of the Year finalists". The Ice Garden. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
4. Wegman, Josh (18 September 2023). "PWHL Draft results: Minnesota takes Heise with top pick". theScore. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
5. Kennedy, Ian (2023-11-02). "PWHL Teams Continue Signing". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
6. "Ottawa Native Rebecca Leslie Signs With PWHL Ottawa". Professional Women's Hockey League. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
7. Gutchess, Josh (25 January 2016). "Ice Hockey's Impressive Sophomore Duo". Bostonia. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
8. "Canada vs USA: How to watch the Rivalry Series". Pension Plan Puppets. February 12, 2019. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
9. Staffieri, Mark. "Rebecca Leslie Brings Leadership to PWHL's Ottawa Senators Franchise". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
10. "StocktonHeat.com | Doing Their Part". Archived from the original on 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2020-04-08.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or ThePWHL.com