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About This Speaker: Jennifer Botterill

Jennifer Botterill is a consummate professional who brings a high-performance mindset to every opportunity. As one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes, she is a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist who has successfully translated her on-ice success into a career in broadcasting and business. Today, Jennifer Botterill is a top hockey analyst for the NHL’s biggest events. She holds the unique distinction of being the only NHL analyst on the main panel for national networks in both Canada (Sportsnet) and the USA (Warner Media/TNT). In 2025, the Hockey Hall of Fame inducted Botterill into the Player Category.

A legendary hockey career began her legacy of excellence. Jennifer Botterill was a member of the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team for 14 years. During that time, she amassed four Olympic medals (including three gold) and five World Championships, where she was twice named MVP. Her collegiate career at Harvard University was equally historic. She graduated with an Honors degree and became the only two-time winner of the Patty Kazmaier award for the top female player in U.S. college hockey.

Since retiring from the ice, Jennifer Botterill has become one of hockey’s most insightful media voices. She is a prominent analyst on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada and appears regularly on Sportsnet’s and TNT’s NHL coverage. A true trailblazer, she was also part of NBC’s first-ever all-women NHL broadcast team. Her sharp analysis and deep knowledge have made her a respected and influential figure in the world of sports media.

Beyond the broadcast booth, Jennifer Botterill is a dedicated entrepreneur and business leader. As CEO of two successful companies, Excel in Life Inc. and Journey to Excel Inc., she provides performance coaching to empower others. Furthermore, she serves on the Board of Directors for CCM Hockey, bringing her invaluable experience to the iconic brand. She continually gives back to her community through charity work and as an ambassador for Right to Play.

As a keynote speaker, Jennifer Botterill draws on her incredible journey to deliver powerful and engaging presentations. She shares practical strategies for achieving sustainable high performance, thriving in changing environments, and leading with resilience. Overall, she leaves audiences inspired to pursue their own excellence in business and in life.

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