“We are pregnant” : Hockey power couple Melodie Daoust and Hanna Bunton expecting a baby boy

The hockey world just got a little more heartwarming. Professional hockey players Melodie Daoust and Hanna Bunton took to Instagram to announce a major life update, they are expecting a baby boy. The couple, both decorated athletes with Team Canada, shared their joy with fans by posting celebratory messages and photos.


With a simple yet exciting caption, Bunton wrote, "It’s a…boy!" while Daoust added, "We are pregnant."
The couple’s announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from the hockey community and beyond.
Daoust, who was previously married to Audrey St-Germain and has a son named Matheo, is now preparing to expand her family with Bunton. The couple also shared an adorable moment revealing the big news to Matheo, who is about to step into his role as a big brother. Bunton’s playful caption, "Big brother," accompanied the heartwarming pictures, making the moment even more special.

While Bunton and Daoust are celebrating personal milestones, they remain committed to shaping the future of women’s hockey. Bunton, a world championship gold medalist, recently spoke about the challenges female athletes face in the sport.
"By the time you’re 26, 27 — right around my age — you’re only on the ice maybe once a week, or you’ve already stopped playing because the opportunities aren’t there,” Bunton said.
The former Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) player, now with the PWHPA’s Calgary chapter, continues to advocate for growth in the professional women’s game. She hopes that future generations will have more resources and opportunities than she did.
"At the end of the day, I’m well aware of everything hockey has brought to me and I want those opportunities for the next generation," Bunton said. "And I hope that, if it’s not in the next couple years, at the very least, in the future the little girls that I coach have those opportunities."

A highly respected figure in Canadian hockey, Daoust has built a legacy both on and off the ice. An Olympic gold and silver medalist, she played a key role in Team Canada’s international success. Recently, she was a reserve player for the Montreal Victoire during the 2023-24 PWHL season.
When asked about her last competitive game, Daoust reflected on how motherhood has impacted her career. I think my last game was in our former league (PWHPA showcases) but even then, I didn’t play much during that season because every time I had my son, I didn’t play, once again it was a lot of fun to be back on the ice today," she shared.
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Now, Daoust and Bunton are shaping the next generation of hockey talent. As coaches for Canada’s U18 prep program and Bourget College in Quebec, they are committed to mentoring young athletes and growing the women’s game.