



Saroya is a shining light in hockey. A Yale University graduate, she is the Executive Director of Black Girl Hockey Club and Saroya Strong, a mentorship program for young Black hockey players. Beyond her fantastic play on the ice, Saroya is one of the most influential people in the sport.
- Won gold with Canada at the 2017 World Ball Hockey Championships
- Won silver at the IIHF World Women’s U-18 Championships (2016)
- PHF Foundation Award Winner (2021, 2022)
- 2021 PHF Denna Laing Award Winner
- Sportsnet Top-20 Women in Hockey (2020, 2021)
- Front Office Sports Rising 25 Class of 25
- Executive Director, Black Girl Hockey Club Canada
- Founder, Saroya Strong Mentorship Program
- Member of Sportsnet’s 2022 Media Training Camp
Saroya Tinker isn’t Afraid to Speak Up
Lukas Weese, The Athletic
Saroya Tinker is the First PHF Athlete to Partner with Sherwood
Erica L. Ayala, Forbes
Saroya Tinker Launches Black Girl Hockey Club
Ryan Kennedy, The Hockey News