Kristen Barbara

Kristen Barbara (born October 30, 1992) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman, last played for the Metropolitan Riveters in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF).

Playing career
Across five years with the York Lions women's ice hockey program, Barbara played 120 games, putting up 71 points. In 2012, she was named to the CIS All-Rookie Team, and would be recognised with CIS All-Canadian honours in 2015. She was captain of the team in her final season.

Barbara was drafted 28th overall by the Brampton Thunder in the 2016 CWHL Draft. Across three Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) seasons with the Thunder franchise, Barbara played 58 games, putting up 19 points. In 2018, she was a member of the Clarkson Cup-winning Markham Thunder team.

After spending the 2019–20 season with the PWHPA as an independent member, Barbara was announced as one of the first five players to sign with the Toronto Six, the first NWHL expansion team in Canada.

Personal life
Outside of hockey, Barbara is training to be a firefighter. She has a degree in sociology from York University.

Awards and honours

 * 2011-2012 OUA All-Rookie Team & OUA Second Team All-Star
 * 2011-2012 CIS All-Rookie Team
 * 2011-2012 York Lions Athletics Female Rookie of the Year
 * 2013-2014 OUA Second Team All-Star
 * 2014-2015 OUA First Team All-Star
 * 2014-2015 CIS First Team All-Star & All Canadian
 * 2017-2018 Clarkson Cup Champion