Dr. Wickenheiser: One of Canada’s star athletes is now a medical professional

Posted May 17, 2021 11:00 am.

Last Updated May 17, 2021 11:07 am.

CALGARY – One of Canada’s most legendary athletes has just reached a major achievement.

Six-time Olympian, four-time Olympic gold medalist, and world champion hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser is now a medical doctor.

She announced her certification on Twitter over the weekend, where she said, “What a journey, and in a pandemic to boot.”

What a journey, and in a pandemic to boot!

Got my wings today.

H.W. M.D.✔️ pic.twitter.com/0fmUTn5X5h

— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) May 15, 2021

She is now trending on Twitter as Dr. Wickenheiser.

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