Vancouver Goldeneyes’ Jaques Launches Sophie’s Sisters to Reach Young Women of Colour
Sophie Jaques, a defender with the vancouver goldeneyes, has launched Sophie’s Sisters to introduce girls of colour to hockey during the final stretch of the 2025-26 PWHL season in Vancouver. She teamed with the Women Of Colour Hockey Collective to create the program for girls ages 8–18 who attend a Goldeneyes game and meet players afterward. Jaques says the effort is aimed at making the sport a safe and visible space for young women who have not always seen themselves represented on the ice.
Vancouver Goldeneyes playoff picture
The vancouver goldeneyes sit second last in the PWHL standings with 19 points, a position that leaves the expansion club chasing momentum as the schedule tightens. The team is six points behind a playoff position but holds three games in hand, an uneven mix of challenge and opportunity as other clubs press for points. League context underscores how quickly standings can shift: the PWHL uses a system that rewards regulation wins more heavily, creating room for late-season moves by teams willing to pick up regulation victories.
Jaques pushes outreach with Sophie’s Sisters
Jaques has framed Sophie’s Sisters as both outreach and mentorship. In conjunction with the Women Of Colour Hockey Collective, the program brings girls aged 8–18 to a Goldeneyes game and offers a postgame meet-and-greet where Jaques shares her path in the sport. Jaques has named Angela James as a formative mentor figure from her childhood and carries that inspiration into the initiative; she has said, “I want to do my part helping make sure everyone’s aware that this sport is a safe space for them to be a part of. ” Jaques’ playing resume in the context includes time with Team Canada and participation as one of three Black women in the hockey tournament at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, details that she uses to connect with young players considering the sport.
What’s next for the team and the program
With the PWHL season entering its final stretch, the vancouver goldeneyes will balance on-ice urgency with off-ice growth work. The standings position means every remaining game carries playoff and draft-plan implications for the club; the expansion teams in the West are noted as having plenty to play for down the stretch. For Sophie’s Sisters, the immediate measure of success will be participation and visibility: bringing more young women of colour into arenas, showing them role models in uniform, and building a pipeline of players who see hockey as an accessible option. Expect the Goldeneyes to press for measurable gains in both wins and community impact as the schedule closes, and for Jaques to continue using her profile to drive outreach that highlights representation and safety in the sport.
