Shannon Doyle

Shannon Doyle (born March 6, 1992, in Markham, Ontario) is a Canadian-born women’s ice hockey player with the Connecticut Whale of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF).

Shannon Doyle
Shannon Doyle at the 2020 NWHL All Star Game
Born (1992-03-06) March 6, 1992
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Position Defense
Catches Right
Premier Hockey Federation team
Former teams		 Connecticut Whale
→ Boston Pride (loan)
Boston Terriers (NCAA)
Colgate Raiders (NCAA)
Playing career 2015–present

Playing career

NCAA

At the NCAA level, she accumulated 25 points with the Colgate Raiders women's ice hockey from 2010–12, and 53 points with the Boston University Terriers women's ice hockey program over the course of two seasons from 2012-15 (she missed the 2013-14 season due to injury).[1] During her time with the Boston University Terriers, the program would win four consecutive Hockey East championships (2012–15). In the aftermath of the 2015 Hockey East tournament, Doyle joined Kayla Tutino and captain Marie-Philip Poulin on the All-Tournament Team.[2][3]

Premier Hockey Federation

On December 31, 2015, Doyle was one of three Connecticut Whale players (including Kate Buesser and Kaleigh Fratkin that were loaned to the Boston Pride.[4] The three donned the Pride jerseys for one day and participated in the 2015 Women's Winter Classic, the first outdoor professional women’s hockey game.[5][6] She was named to the 2019 and 2020 NWHL All-Star Games.[7][8]

She was named team captain for the Whale ahead of the 2019-20 season.[9] She announced in June 2020 that the 2020-21 NWHL season would probably be her last in professional hockey.[10] However, she pushed back her planned retirement and re-signed with the Whale in October of 2021.[11]

Personal life

Outside of hockey, Doyle teaches English.[12] She has a Master's degree in British literature.

Career Statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2015-16Connecticut WhalePHF 1823512 30112
2016-17Connecticut WhalePHF 1507722 -----
2017-18Connecticut WhalePHF 1505520 10004
2018-19Connecticut WhalePHF 1335810 10112
2019-20Connecticut WhalePHF 24291136 20007
PHF totals 8572936100 702215

Awards and honours
  • Colgate Raiders Rookie of the Year (2010–11)

References
  1. "Shannon Doyle, Career Stats". USCHO.com. Does not apply. Retrieved 2016-01-07. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. "DYNASTY: Terriers Win Fourth Straight Hockey East Championship". Boston University Terriers Athletics. 2015-03-08. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  3. "Shannon Doyle's offensive and defensive contributions key to Terriers' performance – the Daily Free Press".
  4. "Three Whale Players to participate in historic womans game at Winter Classic". collinsvillepress.com. 2015-12-28. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  5. "Women's hockey happy for Winter Classic showcase". nhl.com. 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  6. "Former Terrier Shannon Doyle leaves mark on NWHL – the Daily Free Press".
  7. "2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend Preview". 7 February 2020.
  8. "Q & A with Shannon Doyle of the Whale". 10 January 2018.
  9. "NWHL Preview: Whale's Doyle returns with sights set on inspiring the next generation".
  10. "Whale Captain Shannon Doyle Back for One Last Chance at Isobel Cup". 18 June 2020.
  11. "DOYLE-TURNER DELAYS RETIREMENT, RE-SIGNS WITH WHALE". 26 October 2021.
  12. "Shannon Doyle's Blocks for Books spreading positivity for fans, players". 24 October 2019.
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