Malchuk Brings Scoring Touch to 2022 Hockey Roster

Payton Malchuk has committed to the Cougar women’s hockey roster for the upcoming 2022 season.

Hailing from Birtle, MB and graduating from Birtle Collegiate, Malchuk plays hockey in the Rural Manitoba Female Hockey League for the Hamiota/Birtle Bruiskies. She captained the 2019 provincial championship team and is currently leading her team with 7 goals, 6 assists. The 5’8 forward also plays on the Birtle/Shoal Lake/Rossburn Falcons high school hockey team.

“Growing up, every weekend was spent on the ice. If I wasn’t playing, my brothers were,” said Malchuk. “I’ve developed good vision and an ability to find open ice and read plays.”

Malchuk’s mother and grandfather are both Assiniboine alumni—graduates of the nursing and heavy duty programs, respectively. She has a passion for sports, art and hunting. She draws using various mediums and will be putting her creative skills to work in the college’s Digital Art Design course in the fall. She plans own her own business one day and become a tattoo artist.

“Payton shows a real love for the game on the ice,” says head coach Tony Bertone. “She will bring a strong work ethic, hard shot and nice scoring touch to the team.”