Rylind MacKinnon

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Rylind MacKinnon
Born (2000-03-05) March 5, 2000 (age 24)
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
PWHL team Toronto Sceptres
Playing career 2018–present

Rylind MacKinnon (born March 5, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Toronto Sceptres of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

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Playing career

MacKinnon attended the University of British Columbia where she played ice hockey for the UBC Thunderbirds. [1] During the 2021–22 season, as a junior, she tied for the league lead in goals with 10 and finished second in total points with 21. Following the season she was named the Canada West Defencemen of the Year. [2] During the 2023–24, in her final season, she served as team captain and recorded ten goals and 12 assists in 26 games. She led all defensemen in scoring with 22 points. Following the season she was named to the U-Sports First Team All-Star team. She helped lead the Thunderbirds to three consecutive Canada West Championships and a bronze medal at the 2023 U Sports Women's Ice Hockey Championship. [3] She finished her career as the team's all-time leader in points by a defenceman with 34 goals and 47 assists in 126 games. [4] [5]

After going undrafted in the PWHL Draft, MacKinnon was invited to the Toronto Sceptres' training camp. [6] [7] In Toronto's final pre-season game against the New York Sirens, she had a team-high 23:04 of ice time and recorded an assist. [8] On November 29, 2024, she signed a one-year contract with Toronto. [9]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 University of British Columbia CWUAA 28510153030000
2019–20University of British ColumbiaCWUAA272794440114
2021–22University of British ColumbiaCWUAA201011212440008
2022–23University of British ColumbiaCWUAA2577143460114
2023–24University of British ColumbiaCWUAA261012222060332
CWUAA totals1263447811522305518

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References

  1. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (October 25, 2023). "UBC Keeps Thundering Through Their Season". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  2. ↑ "WHKY: MRU athletes dominate in major awards announcement". canadawest.org. March 10, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  3. ↑ "T-Birds claim U SPORTS Bronze with win over host Carabins". gothunderbirds.ca. March 19, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ Martin, Curtis (November 23, 2024). "Rylind MacKinnon Takes Control On And Off The Ice". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Rylind MacKinnon earns spot on Toronto Sceptre's opening day roster". gothunderbirds.ca. November 29, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ Benwell, Cee (October 13, 2024). "Toronto Sceptres' Training Camp Invitees Include Two Standouts". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (November 28, 2024). "Fecteau, MacKinnon Turning Eyes To U Sports Women's Hockey". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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  9. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (November 29, 2024). "Toronto Sceptres Finalize Roster As They Prepare To Begin New Season". The Hockey News . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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