WATERLOO, Ont. – On Wednesday night (Nov. 4) at the 2026 U SPORTS Field Hockey All-Canadian Awards at the University of Waterloo, Gryphons fourth-year forward
Sophie Pomeroy was named a U SPORTS All-Canadian as well as the recipient of the U SPORTS Gail Wilson Outstanding Contributor award.
Sophie Pomeroy has been named the 2026 recipient of the U SPORTS Gail Wilson Outstanding Contributor award. Pomeroy is the third Gryphon in program history to be recognized nationally as U SPORTS Outstanding Contibutor. The Gail Wilson Award is an award given annually to a field hockey student-athlete who excels academically, in leadership, in athletic achievement, and within community service. Sophie is a trusted leader among her teammates, leading by example and creating an environment where individuals feel valued and supported as team captain of the Gryphons field hockey team. Pomeroy has established herself as one of the top goal scorers in the country, leading the OUA with 9 goals scored on the season. She is a dynamic playmaker and finisher as the driving force of the Guelph attack, creating scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates as her team scored the second most goals (28) in the conference this season. Sophie's leadership extends beyond her play on the field as she constantly demonstrates respect and sportsmanship toward teammates, coaches, officials, and staff. She has been a U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian for three consecutive seasons as she is currently studying bio-medical science at the University of Guelph with a minor in neuroscience. Pomeroy has spent a significant amount of time developing young athletes and promoting sport participation throughout her community. Sophie has coached field hockey for Nova Scotia's U18 developmental program, serving as an assistant coach for the Armbrae Academy field hockey team and has helped introduce field hockey fundamentals to classes of 20 to 30 elementary school students across numerous schools in her hometown in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Pomeroy also volunteers with the Giacomantonio Immuno-Oncology Lab at Dalhousie University and she has participated in Motionball's Marathon of Sport, supporting Special Olympics athletes and helping create an inclusive, encouraging environment that promoted participation and enjoyment for athletes of all abilities. Pomeroy's outstanding season leading the Gryphon attack saw her earn her first nod as a U SPORTS All-Canadian. She also was named an OUA All-Star for the first time in her Gryphon career this season. Sophie led her team a bronze medal at the 2026 OUA Field Hockey Championships.
2026 U SPORTS Major Award Winners – Field Hockey
Player of the Year (Liz Hoffman Award): Maggie Mullins, Toronto Varsity Blues
Rookie of the Year (Joyce Slip Award): Mackenna Brown, UBC Thunderbirds
Outstanding Contributor (Gail Wilson Award): Sophie Pomeroy, Guelph Gryphons
Coach of the Year (Marina Van der Merwe Award): Geoff Matthews, UBC Thunderbirds
Umpire of the Year: Josh Miranda, OUA
2026 U SPORTS All-Canadians – Field Hockey
Kayla Batchilder, UPEI Panthers
Shannon Stelling, UBC Thunderbirds
Maeve Connorton, UVic Vikes
Imogen Ewer, Dalhousie Tigers
Sierra Blackburn, Waterloo Warriors
Kenzie Girgis, UBC Thunderbirds
Mandy McIntosh, Calgary Dinos
Robyn Goh, UBC Thunderbirds
Maggie Mullins, Toronto Varsity Blues
Kathryn Carlow, York Lions
Sophie Pomeroy, Guelph Gryphons
