Michelle Karvinen, born in Rødovre, Denmark, is a veteran forward now signed with Vancouver Goldeneyes of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). In the 2025 PWHL Draft she was selected in the first round, seventh overall — a major milestone for a European‑born player in the league. Her arrival in Vancouver marks a new chapter for a wide‑ranging pro career built across top women’s leagues in Europe where she earned multiple championships and established herself as a proven winner.

Internationally, Karvinen has been a stalwart of the Finnish national women’s ice hockey team for many years. By 2025 she became Finland’s all-time leading scorer at the Women’s World Championship level, achieving a milestone 61st point in dramatic fashion with a game-winning goal in the tournament’s group stage. She is also a four-time Olympian, bringing experience, consistency, and clutch scoring to the world stage — a record that underscores her status as one of Europe’s most decorated women’s hockey players.

Throughout her career, Karvinen has stood out for her blend of technical skill, offensive creativity, and veteran leadership. Off the ice she’s expressed commitment to growing women’s hockey globally and inspiring younger players — making her not just a top talent on the ice, but also a key ambassador for the sport as she begins her PWHL journey.