Julia Gosling

Julia Gosling (born February 21, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Seattle Torrent of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and the Canada women's national ice hockey team. She was drafted sixth overall by the Toronto Sceptres in the 2024 PWHL draft after playing college ice hockey at St. Lawrence University, where she served as team captain and recorded 128 points in 111 games. In her freshman season, Gosling appeared in 25 games for the Saints, recording 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points. Over her four-year career at St. Lawrence, she totaled 60 goals and 68 assists for 128 points in 111 games.

Professional Toronto Sceptres (2024–25)

On June 25, 2024, Gosling signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Sceptres after being selected sixth overall in the 2024 PWHL Draft. She finished with four regular season goals, all scored on the power play.

In her playoff debut on May 7, 2025, Gosling recorded her first multi-goal professional game, scoring twice in Toronto's 3–2 victory over Minnesota in Game 1 of the Playoffs. Both goals came in the second period, including one on the power play that extended Toronto's lead to 3–0. but Toronto fell to the defending Walter Cup champions 3–1 in the best-of-five series, with Minnesota clinching the series with a 4–3 overtime victory in Game 4.

Seattle Torrent (2025–present)

On June 9, 2025, Gosling was selected seventh overall by the Seattle Torrent in the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft. She made an immediate impact in Seattle's inaugural game on November 23, 2025, scoring twice against Vancouver, including the franchise's first-ever goal. On December 3, 2025, Gosling recorded her first assist of the season in the Torrent's first-ever home win, a dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over the New York Sirens at Climate Pledge Arena. The Torrent scored two power play goals in 22 seconds late in the third period, with Gosling's top line of Hilary Knight, Alex Carpenter, and herself accounting for nearly half of Seattle's shots on goal (9/20). The goal came on a tic-tac-toe passing sequence, as Alex Carpenter entered the zone and sent a cross-ice pass to Hannah Bilka in the left circle, who fed Gosling at the back post for a backhand finish past goaltender Sanni Ahola. Gosling's third goal and second assist of the season placed her in a tie with Carpenter for second in the league in points (5) and second overall in goals after just four games. The goal came early in the third period during a delayed penalty situation and was assisted by Hilary Knight.

International play Junior Gosling represented Canada at the under-18 level, appearing in 11 games and recording five goals and three assists for eight points. At age 19, she was the youngest player centralized ahead of the Beijing Games.

Senior Gosling made her senior international debut with Canada in the November 2023 Rivalry Series against the United States. She was selected to Canada's roster for the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship, becoming one of only two players making their World Championship debut on the team.

In a pre-tournament game against Finland on March 31, 2024, Gosling scored her first goal with Canada's senior team. Minutes later, her cousin Nicole Gosling also scored her first senior team goal in the same game, marking a special moment for both players and their families. Canada ultimately defeated the United States 6–5 in overtime, with Danielle Serdachny scoring the game-winning goal. It was Canada's 13th gold medal at the Women's World Championship and first since 2022. She was one of 18 returning players from the 2024 gold medal-winning team. Canada advanced to the gold medal game after defeating Switzerland and Finland in the playoff rounds.

Following the tournament, Gosling was named to Canada's roster for the November 2025 Rivalry Series. On February 7, 2026, Gosling was one of six Canadian skaters making their Olympic debut as Canada played Switzerland. Defeating Switzerland in a 4–0 final, Gosling recorded a goal. Two days later, Gosling scored twice as Canada prevailed over Czechia in a 5–1 final.

In the final game of preliminary round play of Group A, Gosling recorded a goal as Canada beat Finland by a 5–0 mark.

Personal life Gosling's cousins, Katelyn Gosling and Nicole Gosling, are both ice hockey players. She is also related to actor Ryan Gosling; he is her second cousin (her father's cousin's son). , they have not met.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors Honors Year College ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 Second-Team All-ECAC Hockey 2023, 2024 AHCA Krampade All-American Scholar2024 St. Lawrence's PJ Flanagan Century Club