Victoria Bach, who spent two seasons in the PWHL as a member of the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge, and who represented Canada internationally on multiple occasions has announced her retirement from hockey.

"Dear Hockey, What a ride it's been. 20 years, countless memories, and so many lessons learned. From the first time I stepped on the ice at 6 years old, you've been my everything. You've shaped me, challenged me, and shown me what true grit and passion are," Bach wrote on social media.

Bach, 28, won gold medals with Canada at the 2021 and 2022 World Championships, and also won gold as a member of Team Canada at the U-18 World Championships.

She spent her NCAA career playing for Boston University where she was a First Team All-American and Patty Kazmaier finalist while recording 198 points in 145 career games.

"Getting the chance to play NCAA hockey at Boston University was a huge turning point. BU gave me the opportunity to pursue a degree while playing the game I love at the highest level. It helped lay the foundation for everything that came after. I'm incredibly grateful for the people, the memories, and the impact that time had on me," Bach wrote.

Professionally, Bach was the 2019 CWHL Rookie of the Year with the Markham Thunder before spending four years with the PWHPA.

Upon the foundation of the PWHL, Bach was selected 38th overall in the inaugural 2023 PWHL Draft by PWHL Toronto. She recorded five points in 22 games with Toronto before being traded to the Ottawa Charge this season. With Ottawa, she recorded five points in 24 games helping the Charge advance to the Walter Cup finals. 

"Being a part of the creation of the PWHL, playing in the inaugural season, and representing my hometown and Canada's capital... playing for my country and wearing the Maple Leaf... it was all a dream come true. We did it. I'm beyond excited for what the future holds for women's hockey," she wrote.

"Now the time has come to hang up the skates. But I'll never forget what hockey has given me: experiences, love, world travels, and the most important life lessons. Thank you to my teammates, coaches, staff, and every person who crossed my path through the game. And to my parents, my brother, Ryan and family, no words will ever do you all justice. I am who I am because of you all. The journey might be over, but I truly believe the best is yet to come."

Bach joined Toronto midway through the league's inaugural season as she finished teacher's college.