Brigitte Laganière

Brigitte Laganière (born August 1, 1996) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for PWHL Montreal of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for the Montreal Force of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). She played college ice hockey at Concordia University.

Brigitte Laganière
Laganière with PWHL Montreal in 2024
Born	(1996-08-01) August 1, 1996 (age 29) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height	5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	PWHL Montreal Montreal Force
Playing career	2016–2024

College career

On February 22, 2016, Laganière committed to play college ice hockey at Concordia University.^[1] She played ice hockey for the Concordia Stingers for five seasons. During the 2016–17 season, she recorded one goal and five assists in 20 games and was named to the RSEQ All-Rookie team.^[2] During the 2018–19 season, she recorded three goals and six assists in 20 games and was named a Second Team RSEQ All-Star. During the 2019–20 season, she recorded 18 assists in 20 games and was named a First Team RSEQ All-Star and a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian.^[3][4]

During the 2021–22 season, she recorded three goals and 14 assists in 15 games. Her 17 points ranked fifth in the league in scoring. She helped lead the Stingers win gold at the 2022 U Sports Women's Ice Hockey Championship.^[5] Following the season she was named a First Team RSEQ All-Star and a U Sports First Team All-Canadian. She became the first Stingers player to earn two all-Canadian honours.^[6] She also won the Leadership and Community Engagement Award and Denise Beaudet Award, for her leadership, community service and strong academics.^[7][8] Laganière, known and praised for her work ethic as well as her steady defensive ability, finished her career at Concordia with 8 goals and 50 assists totalling 58 points in 95 games which ranks her 12th all time in Career Points for the Stingers.^[9]

Professional career

On October 6, 2022, Laganière signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Force of the PHF.^[10] During the 2022–23 season, she recorded one goal and three assists in 24 games. On May 7, 2023, she signed a two-year contract extension with the Force.^[11]

On December 27, 2023, she signed a one-year contract with PWHL Montreal.^[12] During the 2023–24 season, she recorded one assist in 17 regular season games.^[13] In July 2024, she announced her retirement.^[14]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2016–17	Concordia University	RSEQ		20	1	5	6	10		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Concordia University	RSEQ		20	1	7	8	8		5	1	2	3	4
2018–19	Concordia University	RSEQ		20	3	6	9	4		2	0	0	0	0
2019–20	Concordia University	RSEQ		20	0	18	18	6		3	1	2	3	0
2021–22	Concordia University	RSEQ		15	3	14	17	6		4	1	2	3	2
2022–23	Montreal Force	PHF		24	1	3	4	17		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	PWHL Montreal	PWHL		17	0	1	1	0		3	0	0	0	0
PHF totals				24	1	3	4	17		—	—	—	—	—
PWHL totals				17	0	1	1	0		3	0	0	0	0

Personal life

Laganière is a member of the LGBTQ community.^[15]

Laganière is in a relationship with Nova Scotian Former Hockey Player Keriann Schofield, from Wolfville. Laganière & Schofield met as teammates while playing for the Concordia Stingers. The two currently live together in Montreal.