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Carla Rae MacLeod (born June 16, 1982) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and retired member of the Canadian national women's hockey team. She is the current head coach of the Czech national ice hockey team and Ottawa Charge in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

Key Information

Playing career

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MacLeod was born in Spruce Grove, Alberta. MacLeod attended Bishop Carroll High School in Calgary, Alberta.[1]

Carla MacLeod represented Team Alberta at the National Championships in 1999 and 2001.[2] On both occasions, MacLeod would win the Abby Hoffman Cup.

Wisconsin Badgers

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She played with the Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey program in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association for four years, serving as captain for the 03-04 and 04-05 seasons. She played for United States women's Olympic team coach Mark Johnson at Wisconsin, where he likened her leadership to that of a second coach.[3]

While at Wisconsin, MacLeod was bestowed with the University of Wisconsin Big Ten Medal of Honor (in recognition of athletic and academic achievement).[4] In her senior year at Wisconsin, Macleod served as one of two undergraduate assistant coaches. The other undergrad coach was Olympian Molly Engstrom. Macleod and Engstrom assisted coach Mark Johnson with analysis of game footage.[5]

Hockey Canada

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Her career as a defenceman for the national team began in 2003 with a silver win in the Four Nations Cup. In 2004, she played to a gold medal in the Four Nations Cup. In 2005, MacLeod made her world championship debut in 2005. She had been cut from the world championship team for two consecutive years before that. MacLeod would win silver at the 2005 IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship. In 2006, she played in the Winter Olympics in Turin,[6] where she was named as a tournament all-star, and in the 2006 Four Nations Cup, where Canada won gold. In 2007, she played in the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship, where Canada won its ninth world's gold medal. Prior to joining the national women's team, MacLeod was on the National Under-22 team from 1999-2003.

Retirement

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On September 14, 2010, Hockey Canada announced that MacLeod, along with three other players retired from international hockey.[7] After her retirement, she took a public relations job with the Royal Bank of Canada.

Coaching career

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In the fall of 2010, she became an assistant coach with Mount Royal University.[8] During the 2011–12 Canada women's national ice hockey team season, MacLeod was an assistant coach for the National Under 18 team that participated in a three-game series vs. the USA in August 2011.[9] Since February, 2012 she has been serving as an assistant coach for the Japanese national team. In February, 2013 the Japanese national women's hockey team qualified for the first time for the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Japanese media praise her coaching skills, her likable personality as well as her tactical understanding of the game which has been much needed for this team. They say she has given the players a hockey mentality and a style of play which puts pressure on opposing teams.

In April 2022 she became head coach of Czech Republic women's ice hockey team. During the subsequent 2022 Women's Ice Hockey World Championships, the Czechs won their first bronze medal.[10] She returned as the head coach for Czech team for the 2025 IIHF Women's World Championship.[11]

In September 2023, MacLeod was named as head coach for PWHL Ottawa team.[12]

Personal life

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She comes from a family of four children.[13] Through her paternal grandmother, MacLeod is related to former Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice Richard.[14]

Career stats

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Event Games Played Goals Assists Points PIM
2005 World Championships 5 1 2 3 0
2006 Olympics 5 2 2 4 2
2007 World Championships 5 0 1 1 2
2008 World Championships 5 1 3 4 2
2009 World Championships 5 2 6 8 4
2010 Olympics

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Awards and honours

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  • 2004-05 USCHO.com Defensive Player of the Year [16]
  • 2025 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame inductee. [17]

References

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Carla MacLeod (born June 16, 1982) is a Canadian coach and former , best known for her contributions to the Canadian national women's team, where she won gold medals at the 2006 Turin and 2010 Olympics. Born in , , MacLeod grew up in and began her hockey journey in community leagues, eventually playing defence for the University of Wisconsin Badgers from 2001 to 2005, where she recorded 81 points in 113 games and earned second-team All-American honors in 2004 and 2005. She joined the Canadian national team in 2003, competing in four IIHF Women's World Championships (one gold, three silvers) before retiring in 2010 after her second Olympic triumph, during which she tallied nine points across the two Games. Post-retirement, MacLeod transitioned to coaching, starting as a at the University of Wisconsin in 2006–07 and later serving as an assistant for U18 in 2011–12 and from 2011 to 2014, helping the latter qualify for the 2014 Olympics. MacLeod's coaching career advanced with head roles at Edge School (2017–2021) and the Dinos (2021–2023), before she took over as head coach of the Czech women's national in 2022, leading them to bronze medals at the IIHF Women's World Championships in 2022 and 2023. In 2023, she became head coach of PWHL Ottawa (now the Ottawa Charge), guiding the through its inaugural and subsequent seasons as of 2025, while continuing as head coach of the Czech following a 2023 extension, emphasizing a hardworking, adaptable style rooted in her background. Her achievements include induction into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 2012, the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020, and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.

Early life and personal background

Family and heritage

Carla MacLeod was born on June 16, 1982, in , , . She grew up in a hockey-oriented household as one of four siblings, including two brothers and one sister, where informal games of basement and fostered her early passion for the sport. Through her paternal grandmother, MacLeod is a distant relative of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice "Rocket" Richard, a connection that traces back through family lineage and was revealed to her during her youth. This heritage discovery had a profound emotional impact on MacLeod, instilling a deep sense of pride; she has expressed that "if I even have a drop of his blood in me, I'll take that in a minute," viewing it as an inspirational link to hockey greatness despite never meeting Richard personally. Her parents, Gary and Edna , played pivotal roles in nurturing her athletic interests, managing the demands of raising four children while prioritizing her hockey development, including transporting her to practices and local rinks in . Gary, who worked at TransCanada Pipelines in , and Edna balanced professional commitments with unwavering support, attending events like the 2006 Olympics to cheer her on, with crediting their "sweat and tears" as integral to her success. This familial encouragement laid the groundwork for her eventual transition into organized youth hockey.

Youth development and education

MacLeod's introduction to hockey occurred at age four in , , where she first skated on outdoor rinks in a quintessential Canadian setting, with her family's encouragement playing a key role in her early involvement. She advanced through minor hockey leagues, including eight years in boys' programs, honing her skills as a defender before shifting to elite girls' teams like the Calgary Oval X-Treme. Representing Team Alberta, MacLeod competed in the Esso Women's National Championships, winning gold in 1998 and 2001, bronze in 2000, and silver in 1999, with the 2001 victory as part of a dominant Oval X-Treme squad that advanced through key victories to claim the Abby Hoffman Cup. During her high school years at Bishop Carroll High School in , , graduating in 2001, MacLeod balanced academics with intensifying hockey commitments, setting the stage for her pursuit of opportunities to elevate her defensive play against top competition. In 2001, she signed a to join the University of women's hockey program, attracted by its reputation for elite defensive development under head coach Trina Bourget, who praised MacLeod's reliability on the blue line as a key addition to the corps.

Playing career

Collegiate career

Carla MacLeod enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and played for the team through the 2004–05 season, majoring in legal studies and earning a degree in 2006. As a , she quickly established herself as a cornerstone of the team's blue line, known for her strong defensive play, playmaking ability, and leadership on the ice. Over her four seasons, appeared in 113 games, recording 15 goals and 66 assists for 81 points while accumulating 76 penalty minutes, with her offensive contributions peaking in her senior year when she tallied 6 goals and 20 assists for 26 points. She served as team captain during her junior and senior campaigns (2003–04 and 2004–05), guiding the Badgers to consistent success in the (WCHA), including regular-season contention and playoff appearances. Under her leadership, the team achieved its first-ever NCAA tournament berth in , marking a milestone in the program's early development. MacLeod's individual excellence was recognized with multiple honors, including selections as a Second-Team All-American by the American Hockey Coaches Association in both 2004 and 2005. In her final season, she earned the USCHO Defensive Player of the Year award and a First-Team All-USCHO selection, highlighting her pivotal role in anchoring the defense. She also received the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 2005 for her combined athletic and academic achievements.

International career

MacLeod was first selected to Hockey Canada's senior women's team in 2003, making her international debut at the Four Nations Cup in , , where she scored in Canada's 6-1 opening win over en route to a finish after a 2-1 final loss to the . She followed this with gold medal contributions at the 2004 Four Nations Cup in , helping Canada defeat the 2-1 in the final. In 2005, MacLeod scored the game-tying goal in Canada's 2-1 victory over the to claim gold in . She closed out her Four Nations Cup appearances with another gold in 2006 in , recording one goal and one assist, including an 8-1 win over , as Canada topped the 5-2 in the final to secure the title. MacLeod's Olympic career highlighted her defensive prowess, beginning with the 2006 Winter Games in , , where she tallied two goals and two assists over five games while anchoring Canada's blue line in a tournament that culminated in a 4-1 gold medal victory against ; she was named to the Olympic team for her efforts. At the 2010 Olympics on home soil, MacLeod contributed two goals in five games, including key defensive plays that helped limit opponents to just two goals across the tournament as Canada won gold 2-0 over the in the final. Her collegiate background at the University of Wisconsin provided the foundational skills that transitioned seamlessly to these elite international competitions. In IIHF Women's World Championships, MacLeod competed for Canada from 2005 to 2009, earning a in 2007 in , , where her steady defensive presence helped secure a 5-1 final win over the . She also captured silver medals in 2005 (, ), 2008 (, ), and 2009 (, ), with the latter tournament seeing her named for her leadership and physical shutdowns on the blue line. Throughout her international tenure, MacLeod embodied a "blue-collar" defender's , prioritizing gritty physicality, reliable puck retrievals, and vocal leadership to bolster Canada's defensive structure in high-stakes games.

Retirement

Announcement and reasons

On September 14, 2010, announced that Carla MacLeod was retiring from international competition, alongside teammates Becky Kellar, Gina Kingsbury, and Colleen Sostorics, just seven months after securing her second Olympic medal with a 2-0 victory over the in . At age 28, MacLeod concluded a distinguished career that included 81 games for , amassing 44 points (14 goals, 30 assists), a 2007 IIHF World Championship , and appearances on all-star teams at the 2006 Olympics and 2009 Worlds. MacLeod cited the unparalleled pinnacle of her Olympic experience as a key factor, stating, "Coming off and having that experience, for me, nothing could top that... It seemed a pretty natural decision to hang them up and see what else is out there in life." She expressed interest in exploring off-ice opportunities, including a public relations role with the Royal Bank of Canada, while acknowledging the intense commitment required to maintain elite performance levels. This decision reflected a desire for new challenges beyond the rigors of international play. Hockey Canada president and CEO Bob Nicholson praised the retirees, including MacLeod, as "great role models" who had shown "dedication to the national team program" and served as ambassadors for women's hockey. MacLeod echoed the bittersweet nature of the moment, describing mixed emotions upon reflection but emphasizing her gratitude for the journey. The announcement itself highlighted her legacy, with no separate farewell events reported, underscoring her contributions to Canada's dominance in the sport.

Initial post-retirement pursuits

Following her retirement from international hockey in September 2010, MacLeod secured a position in at the Royal Bank of Canada, marking her entry into professional life outside full-time athletic competition. In the immediate aftermath, she voiced enthusiasm for diversifying her experiences, stating she was "excited about pursuing other avenues within hockey and gaining new experiences outside of the sport," while expressing interest in opportunities like color commentary to stay connected to the game. MacLeod also engaged with Hockey Canada shortly thereafter, contributing to the national women's development program in non-playing roles focused on mentorship and program support beginning in 2011. This period represented a deliberate shift for MacLeod, who later reflected on the challenges of redefining herself beyond elite play by embracing the mindset that "the don’t define you; they are just one piece of who you are. Dare to be you," as she adjusted to a routine without daily competitive demands.

Coaching career

Early coaching roles

Following her retirement from professional play in 2010, MacLeod had already begun transitioning into coaching, having served as a graduate assistant at the University of Wisconsin in 2006–07. She then joined as an assistant coach with the Mount Royal University Cougars women's hockey team in Calgary, Alberta, starting in the fall of 2010. Under head coach Scott Rivett, she contributed to the program's development during her two-year tenure through 2012, focusing on skill-building drills and tactical preparation informed by her defensive background. The team posted a dominant 21-1-2 record in the 2010-11 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) season, allowing just 34 goals against while outscoring opponents 96-34 to claim first place and the league championship. In 2011-12, the Cougars finished with a 15-7-2 mark, securing a playoff berth and demonstrating sustained competitiveness before Mount Royal's move to the Canada West Universities Athletic Association the following year. That same season, MacLeod served as an assistant coach for the Canadian national under-18 women's team. In 2012, MacLeod shifted to an international role as assistant coach for the women's national team, known as "Smile Japan," a position she held through 2014 while balancing commitments with Canadian programs. Working under head coach Yuji Ikeno, she aided in program restructuring, including off-ice conditioning and video analysis to elevate the team's tactical awareness against stronger global competition. Her efforts were pivotal in Japan's promotion from IIHF Women's Division I Group A in 2013, where the team went undefeated to earn advancement to the top division. The following year, MacLeod helped guide to qualification for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics—their first appearance since 1998—highlighted by a 5-0 victory over in the final qualifier in Ridau-Ring, . Following her time with , MacLeod became of the Edge School U18 Prep team starting in 2014, leading them to the 2019-20 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) U18 Prep Division . She then served as for the Dinos women's hockey team from 2021 to 2023, posting a 7-13 record in 2021-22 and 15-13 in 2022-23, before leaving early in the 2023-24 season after six games to join PWHL Ottawa. MacLeod's early coaching philosophy drew directly from her elite playing experience as a defenseman, prioritizing robust defensive structures, positional discipline, and individualized player growth to build resilient teams. She emphasized creating authentic connections with athletes to foster confidence and joy in the game, adapting strategies to enhance both technical skills and during these formative roles.

Czech national team

In April 2022, the Czech Ice Hockey Association appointed Carla MacLeod as head coach of the women's national team, marking her as the first woman to hold the position in the organization's history. She succeeded Tomáš Pacina, who had stepped down due to health reasons following the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and signed an initial contract through the . MacLeod's vision emphasized long-term program development, focusing on building authentic player relationships, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering a competitive culture to elevate Czech women's hockey from its emerging status in . MacLeod's debut major tournament came at the in , , where she guided the team to a historic —the first ever for Czechia at the event—after a 4-2 victory over in the bronze-medal game. This achievement highlighted her immediate impact in instilling discipline and tactical resilience in a squad transitioning from lower international tiers. In subsequent years, MacLeod led Czechia to continued progress, securing another bronze medal at the in , and , , for back-to-back podium finishes. The team qualified for the top division playoffs in 2024, finishing fourth overall after a semifinal loss and a defeat to in the bronze-medal game at the tournament in . Her contract was extended for three years in September 2023, underscoring confidence in her leadership amid these consistent top-six results. As head coach for the host nation at the 2025 IIHF Women's World Championship in , MacLeod oversaw preparations that included intensive camps and leveraging home-ice advantage to build momentum, with expectations of contending for another medal following the program's recent successes. The team advanced to the semifinals with a dominant 7-0 quarterfinal win over but ultimately placed fourth after a 4-3 loss to in the bronze-medal game. Throughout her tenure, MacLeod faced challenges in developing a relatively young program, including adapting Canadian-style intensity and work ethic to Czech players amid limited domestic resources and the need for cultural bridging as a non-native coach. These efforts have contributed to sustained growth, positioning Czechia as a in women's international hockey.

PWHL Ottawa Charge

In September 2023, Carla MacLeod was appointed as the inaugural head coach of the Professional Women's Hockey League's Ottawa franchise, which was rebranded as the Ottawa Charge ahead of the 2024–25 season. Her selection highlighted her extensive coaching pedigree, including success with international programs, positioning her to lead the team's entry into professional women's hockey. During the 2023–24 inaugural season, MacLeod guided the Charge to a 8–1–6–9 record over 24 games, accumulating 32 points and finishing fifth in the league standings, just three points shy of the playoffs. The team emphasized a defensive structure early on, allowing only 63 goals while scoring 62, with key contributions from captain Brianne Jenner and goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer fostering foundational player growth in a new league environment. MacLeod's strategies focused on building team cohesion and adapting to the PWHL's competitive pace, setting the stage for improved offensive output in subsequent seasons. In the 2024–25 season, expanded to 30 games per team, the Charge under MacLeod improved to third place with 44 points, securing their first playoff berth and advancing to the Walter Cup Finals, where they fell to the Minnesota Frost. Notable performances included a league-record eight-goal outburst in a win over the New York Sirens, showcasing enhanced attacking strategies, and a semifinal over the Montréal Victoire that highlighted resilient defensive play. MacLeod's "Alberta blue-collar" coaching style—rooted in hard-working, relentless effort—influenced the team's identity, promoting a gritty, team-first mentality that propelled their postseason run. MacLeod's recruitment and team-building efforts prioritized integrating international talent, leveraging her global coaching experience to assemble a diverse roster featuring players like Japanese forward Akane Shiga and Finnish defender Ronja Savolainen, which added depth and cultural perspectives to the Charge's lineup. This approach, informed briefly by her Czech national team role, emphasized authentic player connections to accelerate development and unity among a multinational group.

Career statistics

Collegiate statistics

MacLeod's collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin spanned four seasons from 2001 to 2005, during which she established herself as a reliable offensive defenseman while contributing significantly to the team's defensive structure. Her statistics reflect a strong freshman year followed by a dip in playing time during her season due to , with subsequent improvements in production. The following table summarizes her regular season performance across all competitions:
SeasonGPGAPTSPIM+/-
2001–02352232512+17
2002–03152578+7
2003–04305182320+31
2004–05356202636+29
Career11515668176+84
Over her career, recorded 15 goals and 66 assists for 81 points in 115 , ranking sixth all-time among defensemen in total points. Her cumulative rating of +84 stands as the highest in program history, underscoring her defensive reliability and the Badgers' strong team performance during her tenure. Post-freshman year, her production rebounded notably after limited games in 2002–03, with consistent 20-plus point seasons in her junior and senior years, including standout tournament contributions such as key assists in the 2004 NCAA Frozen Four.

International statistics

Carla MacLeod represented Canada in 81 international games, accumulating 14 goals and 30 assists for 44 points. As a defenseman, her contributions emphasized defensive reliability and opportunistic scoring, with a career plus/minus rating reflecting strong positional play. Her major tournament statistics (Olympics, IIHF World Championships, Four Nations Cup) totaled approximately 42 games and 32 points.

Olympics

MacLeod competed in two Olympic tournaments, earning gold medals both times while posting consistent offensive output from the blue line.
YearGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2006 ()52242+15
2010 ()52352+13
Total104594+28
Her Olympic performance highlighted defensive stability, with a +2.8 average per game, underscoring her role in limiting opponents' chances during medal-round pressure.

IIHF Women's World Championships

MacLeod appeared in four World Championships between 2005 and 2009, helping secure one gold (2007) and three silvers, with her peak production in 2009 when she recorded eight points.
YearGPGAPtsPIM+/-
200551230+9
200750112+3
200851342+6
200952684+9
Total20412168+27
Across these events, maintained low penalty minutes (0.4 per game average), demonstrating disciplined defensive metrics and consistency in supporting offensive transitions.

Four Nations Cup

MacLeod participated in the Four Nations Cup from 2004 to 2006, contributing to three gold medals (2004, 2005, 2006) as part of Canada's dominant run in the tournament.
YearGPGAPtsPIM
20044202?
20054101?
20064112?
Total12415N/A
In 2004, she scored two goals over four games, including her first international goal on a against . She added one goal in the 2005 edition against the and one goal plus an assist in the 2006 edition during Canada's 4-1 victory over the in the final. Penalty minutes and not comprehensively documented for these tournaments. Overall, MacLeod's international statistics reveal a defender who prioritized shutdown coverage—evidenced by her +1.85 average across documented major tournaments—while providing steady secondary scoring, with points in 70% of her Olympic and games.

Awards and honors

As a player

During her collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin, MacLeod earned significant recognition for her defensive prowess and leadership on the ice. In the 2004–05 season, she was named the USCHO.com Defensive Player of the Year, an award given to the top defensive player in NCAA women's hockey based on metrics such as blocked shots, rating, and overall impact on team defense. Her contributions included anchoring the Badgers' blue line with 20 points in 36 games while helping the team reach its first NCAA tournament appearance. Additionally, MacLeod received All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Second Team honors in both the 2003–04 and 2004–05 seasons, selections honoring the conference's top performers in their positions as voted by coaches. She was inducted into the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020. On the international stage, MacLeod's defensive reliability made her a key fixture for the Canadian national women's team from 2003 to 2010, where she contributed to multiple championship victories through strong positional play, physicality, and offensive support from the back end. She won gold medals at the Olympic Winter Games in 2006 in and 2010 in , serving as a shutdown defender who limited opponents' scoring chances while logging significant time. For her standout performance in , where Canada defeated the 4–1 in the gold medal game, MacLeod was named to the tournament's All-Star Team as one of the top two defensemen, recognized for her plus-15 rating and role in the team's undefeated run. She was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 2012 as part of the 2006 team. MacLeod also secured a gold medal at the 2007 IIHF Women's in , where outscored opponents 31–2 en route to a 5–1 final win over the ; her defensive efforts helped maintain three shutouts and earned her selection to the tournament roster for her consistent play across four Worlds appearances. At the 2009 IIHF Women's , where won silver, MacLeod was named tournament MVP and to the Team, leading all defensemen with six assists. In the Four Nations Cup, an invitational tournament featuring , the , , and , MacLeod helped claim gold medals in 2004, 2006, and 2008, contributing offensively with points while excelling in penalty killing and transition play. She was twice named to the Media Team in this competition for her defensive dominance, including in 2004 when edged the 2–1 for the title. Among her other defensive honors with Team Canada, MacLeod established herself as one of the program's most dependable blueliners with a focus on shutdown defense that supported the team's dominance in major tournaments.

As a coach

In , MacLeod became the first woman to serve as head coach for the Czech women's national team, a historic appointment by Czech Ice Hockey Association. Under her leadership, the team achieved its first-ever medal at the , securing in 2022 after defeating 4-2 in the game in , . guided the squad to a repeat the following year in 2023, further elevating Czech women's hockey on the international stage. In the (PWHL), MacLeod was named a finalist for the 2025 Coach of the Year award after leading the Charge to their first playoff appearance with a 12-4-2-12 record and 44 points, securing third place in the standings. MacLeod was inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, recognized for her distinguished contributions to the sport as both a player and coach; the induction ceremony took place on July 19, 2025, at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in , during a gala attended by hundreds of guests.

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