The 42-year-old played 157 times for the national team after making her debut at the 1994 World Women's Championship as a defenceman.

She soon switched to forward, and, after taking Olympic silver at Nagano 1998, became the first Canadian woman to captain a team to two successive gold medals.

Teams also containing International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes Commission member Hayley Wickenheiser finished on the top-step of the podium at Salt Lake City 2002 and Turin 2006.

Campbell-Pascall also claimed six world titles - in 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 - and finished her career with 38 goals and 62 assists for 100 points.

This tied her for 10th place on the all-time Canadian scoring list.

She retired following the Turin gold in August 2006, before continuing to work as a commentator and broadcaster.

In 2007 she became the first female ice hockey player to be inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

She currently remains vice-chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and has been an active advocate of "safe hockey" initiatives.

Established in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of the country’s highest civilian honours, recognising individuals for "exceptional achievement in their chosen fields, as well as those who have shown dedication or service to their community or country".

Campbell-Pascall is one of 113 new appointees in a list also including writers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, activists, public servants and philanthropists.

A ceremony is due to be held later this year to present her and all other recipients with their Order of Canada insignia.