Angela Diane James, O.C.
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Angela James is a trailblazer on and off the ice. Renowned for her goal-scoring ability and physical style, she led the Canadian women’s hockey team to four world championship titles and retired from the sport as a six-time most valuable player. An outspoken advocate for and devoted coach of women’s hockey for all ages, she encourages female participation at all levels and promotes the importance of growing the game so that everyone, regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation, has the right to play.