Tessa Bonhomme
A Canadian hockey champion who transitioned seamlessly from Olympic gold medallist to a leading voice in sports broadcasting.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Former Canadian professional ice hockey player·Birthday: July 23·Millennials
Biography
Tessa Bonhomme's story is one of competitive excellence followed by a second act as a cultural translator for hockey. On the ice, she was a dynamic defender from Sudbury, Ontario, whose skill and leadership took her to Ohio State University, where she co-captained the Buckeyes. Her crisp passing and hockey IQ earned her a spot on the Canadian national team, culminating in a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics—a dream realized on home ice. After further success in the nascent CWHL, she hung up her skates and picked up a microphone. At TSN, she didn't just report on the game; she brought an insider's understanding and relatable energy, becoming a prominent analyst and host. Bonhomme leveraged her credibility as a player to build a new career, helping to shape the narrative of women's hockey for a national audience.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Tessa was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tessa Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Tessa's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won an Olympic gold medal with Team Canada at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
- Captained the Ohio State Buckeyes women's ice hockey team and was named a First Team All-American in 2008.
- Played professionally for the Toronto Furies in the CWHL and was named a league all-star.
Did You Know?
She was the first overall pick in the 2010 CWHL Draft.
She co-hosted the popular TSN podcast 'The Shift' with fellow broadcaster Kate Beirness.
She is an avid golfer and has participated in several celebrity tournaments.
“It's not just about playing the game, it's about growing the game.”
