Taylor Girard

Taylor Girard
Taylor Girard
	Girard with PWHL Boston in 2024
Born	July 17, 1998 (age 26); Macomb Township, Michigan, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
PWHL team; Former teams	Boston Fleet; Connecticut Whale
Playing career	2016–present

Taylor Girard (born July 17, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Boston Fleet of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for the Connecticut Whale of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). She was drafted first overall in the 2021 NWHL Draft.

College career

Girard began her collegiate career for Lindenwood during the 2016–17 season. During her freshman year, she recorded three goals and one assist in 33 games. She scored her first career goal and point on October 1, 2016, in a game against Minnesota.^[1] She was one of five players to appear in all 33 games and led the team with 80 shots on goal. During the 2017–18 season in her sophomore year, she recorded 13 goals and 11 assists in 25 games. She led the team in goals (13) and points (24).^[2] She was named the CHA Player of the Month for the month of December 2017, after she led Lindenwood with three goals and two assists during the Lion's four games in the month. Following the season she was named first-team all-CHA.^[3] During the 2018–19 season in her junior year, she recorded three goals and four assists in eight games.^[2]

On May 20, 2019, Girard announced she was transferring to Quinnipiac. She finished her career at Lindendwood with 19 goals and 16 assists in 66 games.^[4] During the 2019–20 season in her redshirt junior year, she recorded six goals and 12 assists in 24 games. During the 2020–21 season in her senior year, she recorded seven goals and nine assists in 15 games, and ranked second on the team in scoring.^[5] She finished her collegiate career with 32 goals and 37 assists in 105 games.^[6]

Professional career

On June 29, 2021, Girard was drafted first overall by the Connecticut Whale in the 2021 NWHL Draft.^[7]^[8] On July 15, 2021, she signed with the Whale.^[9] During the 2021–22 season in her rookie year, she recorded 11 goals and 13 assists in 20 games and was named the PHF Newcomer of the Year. She finished the season tied for third in points (24), sixth in goals (11), tied for fifth in assists (13), and tied for second in game-winning goals (4).^[10]^[11]

During the 2022–23 season, she recorded ten goals and 18 assists in 24 games. She led the league in short-handed goals (4) and ranked in the top four in the PHF in points (28), assists (18), and power play goals (4).^[12] On May 10, 2023, the Whale and Girard renegotiated her contract, agreeing to a $110,000 contract for the 2023–24 season.^[13] The PHF ceased operations on June 29, 2023.^[14]

On September 18, 2023, Girard was drafted 51st overall by PWHL Boston in the 2023 PWHL Draft.^[15]^[16] On November 8, 2023, she signed a two-year contract with Boston.^[17] She would play in 23 regular season games in the 2023-24 season, but missed the playoffs entirely after suffering an injury during Boston's April 27 game against Minnesota.^[18]

Career statistics

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2016–17	Lindenwood University	CHA	33	3	1	4	33	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Lindenwood University	CHA	25	13	11	24	26	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Lindenwood University	CHA	8	3	4	7	2	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Quinnipiac University	ECAC	24	6	12	18	20	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Quinnipiac University	ECAC	15	7	9	16	4	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Connecticut Whale	PHF	20	11	13	24	14	2	1	1	2	0
2022–23	Connecticut Whale	PHF	24	10	18	28	16	3	3	1	4	0
2023–24	PWHL Boston	PWHL	23	4	2	6	4	—	—	—	—	—
PHF totals			44	21	31	52	30	5	4	2	6	0
PWHL totals			23	4	2	6	4	—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Honors	Year
College
All-CHA First Team	2018	^[2]
PHF
Newcomer of the Year	2022	^[19]
All-Star Game	2022, 2023	^[20]^[21]

References

^ "Welsh and Girard Score at No. 2 Minnesota". lindenwoodlions.com. October 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Taylor Girard Bio". lindenwoodlions.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ "Taylor Girard Earns CHA Player of the Month Award". lindenwoodlions.com. January 3, 2018. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ "Women's Ice Hockey Adds Taylor Girard to 2019-20 Roster". gobobcats.com. May 20, 2019. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ "Taylor Girard Bio". gobobcats.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ Rice, Dan (July 21, 2021). "NWHL Roundup: Lewicki Retires, Top Pick Girard Signs with Whale". thehockeywriters.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ "Girard '21 Selected First Overall in 2021 NWHL Draft". gobobcats.com. June 29, 2021. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ "Michigan native Taylor Girard goes 1st overall in NWHL draft". ClickOnDetroit. July 13, 2021. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ Murphy, Mike (July 15, 2021). "Whale sign top pick Taylor Girard". theicegarden.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ Rice, Dan (May 19, 2022). "PHF announces 2022 Award Winners". theicegarden.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ deSimas, Jr., Gerry (December 21, 2022). "Whale's Taylor Girard is recognized by PHF for play this past weekend". Collinsville Press. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ deSimas, Jr., Gerry (May 10, 2023). "Girard, Whale agree on new contract terms". Collinsville Press. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ Kennedy, Ian (May 10, 2023). "Girard Second Whale To Renegotiate, Signs For $110,000". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ Salvian, Hailey (30 June 2023). "What we know about the PHF shutdown, and more on the new pro women's hockey league". The Athletic. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
^ "Seven Quinnipiac Women's Ice Hockey Alums Selected in 2023 Inaugural PWHL Draft". gobobcats.com. September 18, 2023. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ Kennedy, Ian (September 22, 2023). "Five Potential Steals From The PWHL Draft". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ Kennedy, Ian (November 8, 2023). "Boston Signs PHF Star Taylor Girard". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ Kuehl, Tyler (4 May 2024). "PWHL Boston places Taylor Girard on LTIR, signs Kelly Babstock to standard contract". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
^ "PHF awards: Connecticut Whale's Kennedy Marchment wins MVP". justwomenssports.com. May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
^ "Premier Hockey Federation All-Star Showcase (1/29/22) | How to Watch, Start Time". mlive.com. Michigan Live. January 29, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
^ Shilton, Kristen (January 27, 2023). "2023 PHF All-Star Game: How to watch, schedule, rosters". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved March 21, 2024.

External links

Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

[1] "Welsh and Girard Score at No. 2 Minnesota". lindenwoodlions.com. October 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[Bio-2] "Taylor Girard Bio". lindenwoodlions.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[3] "Taylor Girard Earns CHA Player of the Month Award". lindenwoodlions.com. January 3, 2018. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[4] "Women's Ice Hockey Adds Taylor Girard to 2019-20 Roster". gobobcats.com. May 20, 2019. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[5] "Taylor Girard Bio". gobobcats.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[6] Rice, Dan (July 21, 2021). "NWHL Roundup: Lewicki Retires, Top Pick Girard Signs with Whale". thehockeywriters.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[7] "Girard '21 Selected First Overall in 2021 NWHL Draft". gobobcats.com. June 29, 2021. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[8] "Michigan native Taylor Girard goes 1st overall in NWHL draft". ClickOnDetroit. July 13, 2021. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[9] Murphy, Mike (July 15, 2021). "Whale sign top pick Taylor Girard". theicegarden.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[10] Rice, Dan (May 19, 2022). "PHF announces 2022 Award Winners". theicegarden.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[11] Simas, Jr., Gerry (December 21, 2022). "Whale's Taylor Girard is recognized by PHF for play this past weekend". Collinsville Press. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[12] Simas, Jr., Gerry (May 10, 2023). "Girard, Whale agree on new contract terms". Collinsville Press. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[13] Kennedy, Ian (May 10, 2023). "Girard Second Whale To Renegotiate, Signs For $110,000". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[14] Salvian, Hailey (30 June 2023). "What we know about the PHF shutdown, and more on the new pro women's hockey league". The Athletic. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.

[15] "Seven Quinnipiac Women's Ice Hockey Alums Selected in 2023 Inaugural PWHL Draft". gobobcats.com. September 18, 2023. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[16] Kennedy, Ian (September 22, 2023). "Five Potential Steals From The PWHL Draft". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[17] Kennedy, Ian (November 8, 2023). "Boston Signs PHF Star Taylor Girard". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[18] Kuehl, Tyler (4 May 2024). "PWHL Boston places Taylor Girard on LTIR, signs Kelly Babstock to standard contract". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved 24 July 2024.

[19] "PHF awards: Connecticut Whale's Kennedy Marchment wins MVP". justwomenssports.com. May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.

[20] "Premier Hockey Federation All-Star Showcase (1/29/22) | How to Watch, Start Time". mlive.com. Michigan Live. January 29, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2024.

[21] Shilton, Kristen (January 27, 2023). "2023 PHF All-Star Game: How to watch, schedule, rosters". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved March 21, 2024.

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Taylor Girard

College career

Professional career

Career statistics

Awards and honors

References

External links

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