Cassie Campbell, a 12 year veteran of the National
Women's Hockey Team is no stranger to the Olympic experience.
Competing with Team Canada at the Turin 2006 Olympic Games was her
third Olympic experience. Born on November 22, 1973 in
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Campbell now considers Brampton, Ontario her hometown.
In
2001 Cassie began volunteering with her teammates at the Ronald
McDonald House in Calgary. They work with parents and children
facing life's toughest challenge, a child being treated for a
life-threatening illness. The House offers a home away from home
for families with sick children. "Their courage has been a source
of inspiration for me in my own life and in my athletic career."
By 2004, the House had become a very important place
in her life and Cassie wanted to do more to help the organization. From
her idea and passion, the Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Festival was
born. Now an annual event, Cassie along with individuals and
corporations in and around Calgary have raised $125,000 so far.
On
and off the ice Cassie is an inspiration for many young aspiring
Olympians. What a reversal of roles since Cassie was herself
inspired to reach the Olympics after watching them on television as a
child. "My childhood memories of watching other Canadians stand
on the podium and listening to our anthem inspired me a lot."
Many young athletes could learn from Cassie's positive attitude and
great perspective.
Career Highlights:
- 1998 and 2002 Olympic Gold and Silver medalist
- Member of the Olympic Oval's Calgary Oval X-Treme since 2000-2001
- Team Captain of Oval X-Treme for past three consecutive years
- Part of gold medal winning Team Alberta at the Esso Women's
Nationals in 2003 & 2001 and NWHL & WWHL Championship Oval
X-Treme teams in 2004 & 2005
- Earned 20 medals as a member of the Women’s National Team; 16 Gold and 4 Silver medals
- Competed in seven World Championships, bringing home 6 Gold and 1 Silver
- Competed in 9 Nations Cups, winning 7 Gold and 2 Silver medals
- Team Captain of the National Team since 2002
