Tarin Podloski

Induction 2026 - Athlete

CIS Champion 2006, 2007, 2010
Canada West Champion 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010 CIS MVP 2006
CIS Player of the Year 2009
Canada West Player of the Year 2009
University of Alberta Female Athlete of the Year 2009
U of A Female Rookie of the Year 2004-2005 Canada West Rookie of the Year 2004-2005
Canada West All-Time Records for Points & Assists

Hockey was Always her Passion

Tarin Podloski is being inducted into the Wetaskiwin & County Sports Hall of Fame for her outstanding hockey career, highlighted by her time as a member of the University of Alberta Pandas. Over her five-year tenure with the Pandas, Tarin developed into one of the finest university hockey players in Canadian history.

Born in Wetaskiwin, Tarin grew up playing in the Wetaskiwin Minor Hockey Program, progressing from the Tom Thumb level through to Midget. In the 2000–2001 season, while in Grade 9, she played with the U15 Wetaskiwin Legion '86s. Though she also played volleyball and basketball in junior high, hockey was always her passion. Upon entering high school, Tarin moved to Edmonton to play in the Edmonton Girls Hockey Association, as girls and boys played on the same teams in Wetaskiwin during that era. Her talent was quickly recognized; she represented the Edmonton Zone in the 2002 Alberta Winter Games and, during Grades 11 and 12, played for the famed Edmonton Chimos of the National Women’s Hockey League. Being one of only a few teenagers on the Chimos was a true testament to her ability, and in 2003, she was further honoured with a selection to the U18 Team Alberta.

The Panda Years
A Legend in the Making

Recruited by the University of Alberta, Tarin made an immediate impact. In her debut 2004 season, she was named the U of A’s Female Rookie Athlete of the Year, Canada West Rookie of the Year, and a member of the CIS All-Rookie Team. This was only the beginning of a historic run. Tarin led the Pandas to four Canada West Championships (2005, 2006, 2007, and 2010) and three CIS National Championships (2006, 2007, and 2010).

Banner Year

The 2008-2009 season proved to be a banner year, as Tarin was named both the Canada West and CIS Player of the Year, while also receiving the Bakewell Trophy as the U of A’s Female Athlete of the Year. Her place in the record books was cemented in her final regular-season game on February 10, 2010. Scoring two goals in a 3-0 victory over Manitoba, she brought her career total to 213 points—surpassing her former teammate to rank first in conference history. To this day, Tarin remains the Canada West all-time leader in assists (122) and holds the records for single-season points (61) and assists (38). In recognition of these unprecedented accomplishments, her University of Alberta jersey is displayed in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

International and Professional Success

Tarin’s excellence extended to the world stage. In 2006 and 2007, she was chosen for the National Under-22 Canadian Team, representing Canada at the European Air Canada Cup in Germany and helping the team claim gold in both years. She also gained professional experience playing in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League with the Mississauga Chiefs.

Dedication in Pursuit of Excellence and Team Leadership

Tarin’s unmatched list of accomplishments at the University of Alberta, within Canada West, and at the CIS Championships makes her more than worthy of induction into the Wetaskiwin & County Sports Hall of Fame. We applaud her athletic ability, her dedication, her pursuit of excellence, and her team leadership. We are thrilled to welcome her to this prestigious group. Tarin, your family, teammates, friends, and community are so proud of you. Congratulations!