Throughout her hockey career, Olivia Muhn has earned recognition not only for her skills on the ice, but also for the character and leadership that she brings off it.

Born in Burlington, Ontario, she developed her game in the Ontario Women's Hockey League with her hometown Burlington Barracudas, where she would go on to serve as captain in her final two seasons. Early on, Muhn learned that leadership was about more than just skill on the ice, but about being a role model for her teammates and the next generation.

A Yale University graduate, Muhn has taken the skills and lessons from her time on the ice to making a meaningful impact away from the rink. During her junior career with Burlington, she founded the Burlington Barracudas U22 Anti-Bullying/Mentorship program, which is described as "an initiative that supports young athletes, promotes women in excellence and combats bullying in sport." Her dedication to community service didn't stop there, as in her final season with Yale, she earned the 2024-25 Women's Project Rousseau Community Service Award, which is an ECAC honour "recognizing student-athletes who make outstanding contributions to their communities."

On the ice, Muhn's abilities are undeniable. She is a strong, disciplined defender with excellent foot speed and the ability to control the puck with ease during zone exits. Her hockey IQ and consistency make her a player coaches trust and fans enjoy watching, and her confidence with or without the puck keeps her consistently in the right place at the right time.

For Muhn, volunteering and giving back to her community are not afterthoughts but something that is an important aspect to who she is. She leads by example and shows the next generation that hockey can be a place to grow as a person as well as an athlete.

You can learn more about Olivia Muhn's journey through hockey in my conversation with her on Episode 85 of Rinkside Rundown.