Daryl Watts Explained

Birth Date:15 May 1999
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position:Forward
Shoots:Left
Height Ft:5
Height In:6
League:PWHL
Team:PWHL Toronto
Former Teams:PWHL Ottawa
Toronto Six
Boston College Eagles
Wisconsin Badgers
Sex:f
Ntl Team:Canada
Career Start:2015

Daryl Watts (born May 15, 1999) is a Canadian women's ice hockey player for PWHL Toronto of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). While a member of the Boston College Eagles, Watts was awarded the 21st Patty Kazmaier Award, becoming the first freshman player to win the award.[1] Watts finished the season with 82 points, which led all competitors in NCAA women's ice hockey.[2]

Playing career

Hockey Canada

Watts was a member of Canada’s entry at the 2016 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships in St. Catharine’s, Ontario.[3] Her first appearance in a Hockey Canada jersey took place in August 2015 as Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team challenged the United States in a three-game series in Lake Placid, New York.[4]

In the gold medal game of the 2017 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships, contested at PSG Arena in Zlin, Czech Republic, Watts scored a goal for Canada in the third period, their first of the game. Although said goal would tie the game, the US would score twice in the final three minutes, prevailing in a 3–1 final.[5]

NCAA

Boston College

Becoming the first freshman to win the Patty Kazmaier Award, Watts beat out finalists (and fellow Canadians) Victoria Bach of Boston University and Loren Gabel of Clarkson University. Of note, she became the second Patty Kazmaier Award winner in Eagles history, following Alex Carpenter, who captured the honour in 2015. Watts’ end-to-end shorthanded goal against the University of New Hampshire was also recognized among the BC Eagles Athletics’ Top 10 Plays of the 2017–18 season, placing second.[6] During her freshman season she led the NCAA in scoring and recorded 42 goals and 40 assists in 38 games. Her 2.16 points per game ranked first in the NCAA, while her 10 power play goals tied for best in the NCAA. Following an outstanding season she won both the Hockey East Player and Rookie of the Year Awards. She became only the second player in conference history to do so, tying a mark set by former Boston College player Kelli Stack in 2006.[7] She was also named the Women's Hockey Commissioners Association National Rookie of the Year.[8]

Wisconsin

In May 2019, Watts decided to enter the transfer portal and leave Boston College hockey. On June 10, 2019 she transferred to Wisconsin. During the 2019–20 season, she set a program record for most assists in one season with 49, while leading the NCAA with 74 points.

Appearing in the 2021 NCAA National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Tournament versus the Northeastern Huskies, Daryl Watts scored the game-winning goal in a 2–1 overtime win.[9] With the win, the Badgers captured their sixth national championship in program history. It was part of a landmark 2020–21 season which saw Watts as a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award, as she led the NCAA in goals scored and placed second nationally with 34 points.

Premier Hockey Federation

Toronto Six

On January 19, 2023, Watts signed a 2-year contract with the Toronto Six of the Premier Hockey Federation. On January 25, 2023, it was revealed that her contract carried an average annual value of $88,500 US ($118,000+ CDN) thereby making it "the highest salary ever announced for a professional women's hockey player in North America".[10] On January 26, 2023, Watts revealed that her 2023–24 salary would be a league record $150,000 US.[11]

Professional Women's Hockey League

PWHL Ottawa

Following the folding of the PHF, Watts was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 PWHL draft by Ottawa.[12] She was Ottawa's leading goal scorer in their inaugural season, with 10 goals in 24 games.[13]

PWHL Toronto

On June 21, 2024, Watts signed a two-year contract with Toronto.

Personal life

Watts was born and raised in Toronto. Her father, Michael, is a corporate lawyer who also acted as his daughter's agent when negotiating her PHF contract.[14]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGP PIMGP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 0
2014–15 Toronto Jr. Aeros Prov. WHL 37 28 20 48 6 13 6 6 12 0
2015–16 Prov. WHL 34 30 35 65 24 11 4 7 11 2
2016–17 Mississauga Jr. Chiefs Prov. WHL 31 37 15 52 22 13 14 3 17 8
38 42 40 82 34 — — — — —
Boston College Eagles WHEA 39 22 26 48 20 — — — — —
36 25 49 74 4 — — — — —
Wisconsin Badgers WCHA 21 19 17 36 0 — — — — —
Wisconsin Badgers WCHA 38 28 29 57 12 — — — — —
12 3 4 7 6 4 0 1 1 0
24 10 7 17 8 — — — — —
NCAA totals172 136 161 297 70— — — — —
PHF totals12 3 4 7 64 0 1 1 0
PWHL totals24 10 7 17 8— — — — —

[15]

Hockey Canada

Year EventGP G A PtsPIM
2016 National Women's U18 Championships 54 4 8 0
2017 IIHF U18 World Championships 52 1 3 4

Awards and honours

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daryl Watts Wins 21st Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Official Website for the Patty Kazmaier Award. USA Hockey Press Release. 17 March 2018. 26 July 2018. 25 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044038/https://www.pattykaz.com/news_article/show/898444. live.
  2. Web site: Canadian Daryl Watts named top player in US women's college hockey: Torontonian becomes 1st freshman to win Patty Kazmaier Award. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The Canadian Press. 17 March 2018. 26 July 2018. 23 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190323190053/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/daryl-watts-patty-kazmaier-memorial-award-1.4581202. live.
  3. Web site: 2016 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship – Team Roster . Hockey Canada . n.d. . 1 August 2018 . 2 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180802162838/https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/women/under-18/2016-wc/stats/team-rosters?teamid=378 . live .
  4. Web site: 2016 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship Player Profile- Daryl Watts . Hockey Canada . n.d. . 1 August 2018 . 31 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171231082149/https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/national-championships/women/national-u18/2016/stats/player-profile?playerid=689 . live .
  5. Web site: 2017 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship: Game #22 – Gold/Or Final. Hockey Canada. Press Release. 14 January 2017. 1 August 2018. 31 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231212906/https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/women/under-18/2016-17/world-championship/stats/game-summary?gameid=174. live.
  6. Web site: 2018 Golden Eagle Award Winners . Boston College Eagles Athletics . Athletic Communications . 6 May 2018 . 27 July 2018 . 30 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180730203140/https://bceagles.com/news/2018/4/27/boston-college-athletics-2018-golden-eagle-award-winners.aspx . live .
  7. Web site: Watts Sweeps Hockey East Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year. Boston College Eagles Athletics. Athletic Communications. 2 March 2018. 27 July 2018. 30 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180730202749/https://bceagles.com/news/2018/3/2/womens-hockey-watts-sweeps-hockey-east-player-of-the-year-rookie-of-the-year.aspx?path=whockey. live.
  8. Web site: Daryl Watts of Boston College Is Chosen Women's National Rookie of the Year . hockeycommissioners.com . March 28, 2018 . January 13, 2023 . January 14, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230114084357/https://hockeycommissioners.com/articles/20172018/daryl-watts-of-boston-college-is-chosen-womens-national-rookie-of-the-year.php . live .
  9. News: N.S. player captains Wisconsin to NCAA women's hockey title. cbc.ca. 2021-03-20. 2021-03-22. en. 2021-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20210321145314/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/player-from-nova-scotia-captains-wisconsin-win-ncaa-women-s-hockey-championship-1.5958186. live.
  10. Web site: TORONTO SIX SIGN PATTY KAZMAIER WINNING FORWARD DARYL WATTS TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT . PremierHockeyFederation.com . January 25, 2023 . January 26, 2023 . January 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230126185955/https://toronto.premierhockeyfederation.com/news/toronto-six-sign-patty-kazmaier-winning-forward-da . live .
  11. Web site: NCAA star Daryl Watts reveals record $150,000 US contract with PHF's Toronto Six . CBC.ca . January 26, 2023 . January 26, 2023 . January 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230125192138/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/phf-daryl-watts-record-signing-1.6725545 . live .
  12. Web site: Inaugural PWHL Draft features six GTHL alumni . GTHL Canada . 9 December 2023 . en . 19 September 2023.
  13. Web site: Salvian . Hailey . PWHL Toronto signs star forward Daryl Watts in free agency . . 21 June 2024 . en . 21 June 2024.
  14. Web site: NCAA star Daryl Watts reveals record $150,000 US contract with PHF's Toronto Six . CBC.ca . January 26, 2023 . January 26, 2023 . January 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230125192138/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/phf-daryl-watts-record-signing-1.6725545 . live .
  15. Web site: Playing profile: Daryl Watts . June 22, 2024 . Elite Prospects . en.
  16. Web site: 2018 Golden Eagle Award Winners . Boston College Eagles Athletics . Athletic Communications . 6 May 2018 . 27 July 2018 . 30 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180730203140/https://bceagles.com/news/2018/4/27/boston-college-athletics-2018-golden-eagle-award-winners.aspx . live .
  17. Web site: DARYL WATTS HONORED AS LEAGUE'S PLAYER, ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Hockey East. 2 March 2018. 26 July 2018. 28 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180728002850/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1718/201803/mar2awa.php. live.
  18. Web site: Women's Hockey East Names 2017–18 All-Star Teams . Hockey East . Press Release . 2 March 2018 . 27 July 2018 . 30 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180730234458/http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1718/201803/mar2as.php . live .
  19. Web site: BC's Daryl Watts Collects National Rookie of the Month Award: Freshman forward Garners Fourth National Recognition After Leading the NCAA In Scoring in January . Hockey East . Press Release . 5 February 2018 . 27 July 2018 . 30 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180730203213/http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/women/pres1718/201802/feb5hca.php . live .
  20. Web site: 2019–20 CCM/AHCA Women's University Division All-Americans Announced. ahcahockey.com. 24 March 2020. 1 April 2021. 4 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230204010635/https://www.ahcahockey.com/news/1920/0324w1aa.php. live.
  21. News: Badgers announce 2019–2020 award winners. uwbadgers.com. 2020-05-20. 2021-03-03. en. 2023-02-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20230212191856/https://uwbadgers.com/news/2020/5/20/womens-hockey-badgers-announce-2019-2020-award-winners.aspx. live.
  22. News: WISCONSIN'S DARYL WATTS NAMED 2020–21 WCHA PLAYER OF THE YEAR, PRESENTED BY STERLING TROPHY. wcha.com. 2021-03-05. 2021-03-29. en. 2021-04-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20210415160953/http://www.wcha.com/women/articles/2021/03/wisconsins-daryl-watts-named-2020-21-wcha-player-of-the-year-presented-by-sterling-trophy.php. live.
  23. News: Five Hockey East Players Players Named CCM/AHCA Women's All-Americans – NCAA #1 seed Northeastern boasts four players on the two teams. hockeyeastonline.com. 2021-03-19. 2021-03-19. en. 2021-03-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20210319151115/http://hockeyeastonline.com/women/articles/2021/03/five-hockey-east-players-named-ccm-ahca-womens-all-americans.php. live.
  24. News: Women's Division I College Hockey: 2020–2021 All-USCHO Teams. uscho.com. 2021-04-02. 2021-03-29. en. 2021-04-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20210416064329/https://www.uscho.com/2021/04/02/womens-division-i-college-hockey-2020-2021-all-uscho-teams/. live.
  25. News: LINDBERG, TRIVIGNO AND FRANKEL RECEIVE HCA NATIONAL MONTHLY HONORS . hockeyeastonline.com . 2021-04-14 . 2021-04-15 . en . 2021-04-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210415024858/http://hockeyeastonline.com/articles/2021/04/lindberg-trivino-and-frankel-receive-hca-national-monthly-honors.php . live .

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