> [!quote|no-t c-p-sm bg-c-red txt-c] > “Well, it's worth a try.” > [!infobox|wikipedia] > # Skyler Iwata > ![[skyler.png]] > > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Born** | 24 August 1998 (age 19) <br>Vancouver, British Columbia | > ###### Player stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Height** | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | > | **Weight** | 193 lbs (87 kg) | > | **Jersey** | Iwata #4 | > | **Nicknames** | Sky, Watts, Canada's Magical Girl | > | **Position** | Left Wing | > | **Shoots** | Left | > | **NHA team** | *[[San Francisco Blades]]* | > | **National team** | Canada | > | **NHA Draft** | 1st overall, 2016 <br>[[San Francisco Blades]] | > | **Playing career** | 2016–present | > ###### Personal > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Background** | Japanese Canadian | > | **Languages** | Japanese, English, French | > | **Orientation** | Lesbian | > | **Gender** | Trans woman | > | **Pronouns** | She/her | **Skyler Iwata** (born August 24, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the San Francisco Blades in the National Hockey Association. She became a top draft prospect at the age of 16 and was followed closely by media, charming the hockey world with her down-to-earth personality and love for cartoons. Iwata is often referred to as Canada's Magical Girl by fans. # Public history As a child, Iwata's parents were neglectful and often absent from home, so she lived with her teammates' families. She has stated that the kindness of her teammates, coaches, and friends have allowed her to become the person she is today, both on and off the ice. Iwata's guests at the 2016 NHA Draft included former teammates instead of her parents. Iwata was already largely successful within Vancouver's highest tier of junior hockey when she was elected to Canada's 2014 World Juniors hockey team at the age of 16. She became the youngest player to score a hat trick in the history of the tournament; those three goals, however, were the only goals she would record for Canada. Following the tournament, Iwata gained national recognition and attracted the attention of NHA scouts. Her skill on the ice and charisma in interviews led to her accepting a handful of sponsorships, most notably hockey gear manufacturer DeBoer in 2016. On September 30, 2017, during the [[San Francisco Blades]]' media day, Iwata confirmed that she is a transgender woman and also came out as lesbian. --- > [!NOTE]- Private notes > Was originally named Jordan (Jordie) Faucheux. ## Design Notes - Skyler has a long bob cut which she usually ties up in a bun or a low ponytail. - Her shoulders are very broad and she has a wingspan of 6'3" (191 cm). - Loves to wear boho and hipster clothes. Her favorite piece is an olive green sweater-dress. - Skyler is always smiling, but likes to make grumpy faces towards cameras. - She has harsh tanlines from running and hanging out outside frequently. ## Trivia - Conversational in Japanese, but cannot read or write in it. - Skyler usually sings in alto and is able to hit notes from mid tenor to mid soprano. - She kickboxes and is an MMA enthusiast, going to see fights whenever possible. - Has a key to the Årud-Harper house, as well as a key to Tomek's apartment. - Skyler's pet goose, [[Madame Bunnie]], absolutely terrifies Matti. ## Likes - Animals, especially birds - Ceramics and pottery - Singing - Grilled cheeses - Cartoons ## Dislikes - Being ignored - Inconsistency - Tight clothes - Feeling like a burden - Isolation ## Relationships > [!kith|family] **[[Khai Harper|Khai Harper]]** _Mentor_ > “I love Khai so much! I annoy her sometimes, but she annoys me back too, so it's all okay. We're sisters, after all.” > [!kith|friend] **[[Matti Årud|Matti Årud]]** _Friend_ > “I look up to Rudy a lot and honestly I'm sometimes still star-struck by him. He's a really cool guy off the ice and helps me relax.” > [!kith|friend] **[[Tomek Trčka|Tomek Trčka]]** _Friend_ > “No idea how he sleeps so much, but I respect that. I also have no idea how he doesn't notice me eating all his food from his apartment.”