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(Canadian Former Ice Hockey Player and Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist) Hayley Wickenheiser is a Canadian former ice hockey player known for her groundbreaking achievements in the sport. She made history as the first woman to play full-time professional men's hockey outside of the goalie position. Wickenheiser had a remarkable career with the Canada women's national ice hockey team, earning multiple medals at the Winter Olympics and world championships. Additionally, she served as an assistant general manager for the Toronto Maple Leafs and was honored with inductions into esteemed halls of fame such as the Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF Hall of Fame.