Megan Nicole Carter (born May 23, 2001) is a Canadian professional

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for PWHL Seattle of the

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(PWHL). She previously played for the

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of the PWHL. She played

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at Northeastern.

Early life

Carter attended Craig Kielburger Secondary School, where she played field hockey and ultimate frisbee. She then played ice hockey for two seasons with the Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres of the

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Playing career

College

Carter began her collegiate career for Northeastern during the 2019–20 season. During her freshman year, she recorded two goals and 11 assists in 38 games. Following the season she was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. During the 2020–21 season in her sophomore year, she recorded five goals and seven assists in 25 games. During the 2021–22 season in her junior year, she recorded two goals and 12 assists in 38 games. During the 2022–23 season in her senior year, she recorded five goals and 17 assists in 30 games, and ranked second on the team with 55 blocked shots. Following the season she was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and Co-Hockey East Defender of the Year. On May 9, 2023, she was named team captain for the 2023–24 season. As a graduate student, she recorded four goals and 21 assists in 34 games. Led all Hockey East defensemen with 25 points. Following the season she was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and Hockey East Defender of the Year for the second consecutive season.

Professional

On June 10, 2024, Carter was drafted in the second round, 12th overall, by

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in the 2024 PWHL Draft. On June 26, 2024, she signed a two-year contract with Toronto. On November 13, 2024, she was placed on the long-term

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by the

with a lower-body injury. During the 2024–25 season, she recorded one assist in 19 regular season games. On June 9, 2025, Carter was drafted 11th overall by PWHL Seattle in the

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International play

Carter represented

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at the

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where she was scoreless in four games and won a gold medal.

Personal life

Cater was born to Brad and Leanne Carter, and has two sisters, Lauren and Ashlyn. She graduated from

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with a bachelor's degree in biology. She then obtained a master's degree in human movement and rehabilitation science in 2024.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

References

External links

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Northeastern Huskies bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Carter, Megan 2001 births Living people Canadian women's ice hockey defencemen Ice hockey people from Ontario People from Milton, Ontario Northeastern Huskies women's ice hockey players Toronto Sceptres players 21st-century Canadian sportswomen