Kira Hurley (born May 16, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who made history while playing for the Evansville IceMen.

Hurley played college hockey at Clarkson University, where she became the program’s first women’s hockey All-American and established several goaltending records.

Evansville IceMen

In 2009, Hurley signed with the Evansville IceMen of the All American Hockey Association, becoming the first female goaltender in league history.

On February 14, 2009, while playing for Evansville, Hurley recorded an assist in a 24–4 victory over the Chicago Blaze. The assist made her the first female goaltender to record a point in a men’s professional hockey game. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Hurley’s historic Evansville performance was later recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, which obtained her game-worn IceMen jersey and goalie stick for its collection. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Hurley later played in the Federal Hockey League and Canadian Women’s Hockey League. Her historic achievement with the IceMen gives her a unique place in Evansville sports history.