Colleen Coyne
American ice hockey player and Olympic gold medalist.
Colleen M. Coyne is an American ice hockey player who won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. She was born on September 19, 1971.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Defense
- Shoots
- Left
- Team
- New Hampshire
- League
- Hockey East
- Born
- 19 September 1971
- Birthplace
- Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
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Did You Know?
- In October 2007, she was introduced as a contributor to USCHO.com and its online Game of the Week broadcasts.
- She has worked at Groove Networks, Microsoft, and HubSpot since 2006.
- She works in the social media industry.
Playing career
Before heading to the University of New Hampshire, Coyne prepped at Tabor Academy. As a defenseman for the Wildcats, she earned all-league honors. She anchored the U.S. blue line at the 1998 Olympics, finishing with a plus-7 rating. A 1994 hockey card also featured her.
Hockey administration
Coyne joined the USA Hockey Board of Directors in 2005 as an athlete representative, and three years later was voted onto its executive committee. She also sits on the board of Celebrities For Charities. During the 2010–11 CWHL season, she was named to that league’s board. In 2021, Coyne became president of the Boston Pride in the NWHL, where she handled business operations, strategic growth, and community outreach.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Colleen Coyne born?
Colleen Coyne was born on 19 September 1971 in Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
What position did Colleen Coyne play?
Colleen Coyne's position is listed as Defense.
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