ABOUT THE HOSTS

Tessa Bonhomme is an Olympic and multi-time World Championship gold medalist with Team Canada. Most recently she served as a reporter and anchor for SPORTSCENTRE from 2014-2024, Canada’s most-watched sports news and information show. A native of Sudbury, ON, her broadcasting resume also includes time with Leafs TV and GolfTV Canada. Bonhomme has also provided coverage of women’s hockey, including IIHF World Championship tournaments, the Rivalry Series, and the inaugural season of the PWHL.

Julia Tocheri brings a fresh perspective to the PWHL’s digital storytelling efforts. Her career launched after university when she joined TSN’s BarDown team, where she created digital content, hosted live events, and provided coverage of the CHL and Memorial Cup for TSN. She also covered PWHL and International Women's Hockey for TSN. Tocheri quickly established herself in Canadian sports media, notably as the co-host of Leafs Lunch on TSN 1050 from 2021-2023, making her one of the few women in the Canada to anchor a position in all-sports radio. Raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Julia is known for bringing fresh insights and a lifetime immersed in hockey culture to her coverage.