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Chanreet Bassi

Chanreet Bassi (born November 27, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward playing for Linköping HC of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL). She played five seasons of U Sports hockey with the UBC Thunderbirds, graduating as a four-time Canada West All-Star and tying the program record for regular-season points. Bassi was selected by Vancouver in the sixth round, 48th overall, of the 2025 PWHL Draft, becoming the first UBC player—and the first South Asian player—ever drafted into the PWHL.[1][2][3][4][5]

Chanreet Bassi
Born (2001-11-27) November 27, 2001 (age 24)
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
SDHL team Linköping HC
Playing career 2025–present

Early life

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Bassi grew up in Lake Country, British Columbia, and attended George Elliot Secondary. Before UBC, she played for the Pursuit of Excellence (RINK Hockey Academy) and with Team BC at the under-18 level.[6] She was born in nearby Kelowna, British Columbia.[7]

Playing career

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University

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Bassi skated for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2020–21 through 2024–25. She finished her university career with 134 points (51 goals, 83 assists) in 166 games in all competitions, and her 116 Canada West regular-season points are tied for the most in program history.[8][9] She was top-three in Canada West scoring in each of her last four seasons, leading the conference in 2021–22.[10]

Professional

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On June 24, 2025, Bassi was drafted by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the sixth round, 48th overall, at the 2025 PWHL Draft.[11][12] She played in two exhibition games with the Goldeneyes before being released after training camp. On December 9, 2025, she signed with Linköping HC in the SDHL.[13]

Career statistics

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Regular season

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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPts
2021–22UBC ThunderbirdsCanada West1971522
2022–23UBC ThunderbirdsCanada West2682028
2023–24UBC ThunderbirdsCanada West28121628
2024–25UBC ThunderbirdsCanada West28122032
Canada West totals1013971110

Season lines from Canada West statistics portals.[14][15]

Awards and honours

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HonourYearRef
College
Canada West First-Team All-Star2022–23[16]
Canada West First-Team All-Star2023–24[17]
Canada West First-Team All-Star2024–25[18]
Canada West Second-Team All-Star2021–22[19]

References

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  1. ↑ "2025 PWHL Draft – Full Results". thepwhl.com. June 24, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ "PWHL Vancouver – 2025 Draft Recap". thepwhl.com. June 25, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Chanreet Bassi makes history as first Thunderbird drafted into the PWHL". UBC Thunderbirds. June 24, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Hometown Hero Chanreet Bassi Is Ready To Start Her Journey with PWHL Vancouver". The Hockey News. July 5, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Hometown hero Chanreet Bassi ready to start with PWHL Vancouver". Yahoo Sports Canada. October 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ "21 – Chanreet Bassi". UBC Thunderbirds. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Chanreet Bassi – profile". Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Chanreet Bassi makes history as first Thunderbird drafted into the PWHL". UBC Thunderbirds. June 24, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ "First UBC Thunderbird drafted into the PWHL". UBC Alumni. July 17, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  10. ↑ "UBC women's hockey named 2022 Canada West champions". The Ubyssey. March 17, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  11. ↑ "2025 PWHL Draft – Full Results". thepwhl.com. June 24, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Chanreet Bassi makes history as first CW student-athlete drafted into the PWHL". Canada West. June 25, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  13. ↑ Kennedy, Ian (December 13, 2025). "Goldeneyes Draft Pick Chanreet Bassi Signs In Sweden". TheHockeyNews.com. The Hockey News. Retrieved December 9, 2025. Vancouver Goldeneyes draft pick Chanreet Bassi has signed with Linköping HC in Sweden.
  14. ↑ "Chanreet Bassi – player stats (2021–22 to 2023–24)". Canada West. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Player card – 2024–25". Canada West. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  16. ↑ "WHKY: Pair of T-Birds soar onto first-team all-star roster". Canada West. February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  17. ↑ "All-Star and All-Rookie Teams announced". Canada West. February 22, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Hockey: All-Star Teams Announced". Canada West. February 25, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Chanreet Bassi – awards by season". Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
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