History of Kendall Coyne Schofield in Timeline

Kendall Coyne Schofield is a prominent American professional ice hockey player, serving as captain for both the Minnesota Frost and the United States national team. Her career highlights include an impressive seven gold medals at the IIHF World Women's Championships and a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, solidifying her status as a leading figure in women's ice hockey.

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May 25, 1992: Kendall Coyne Schofield Born

On May 25, 1992, Kendall Coyne Schofield was born. She is an American professional ice hockey player and captain for the Minnesota Frost and the United States national team.

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2006: Attended Sandburg High School

In 2006, Kendall Coyne began attending Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois.

2008: IIHF U18 World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2008, Kendall Coyne won a gold medal with the United States at the IIHF U18 World Women's Championships.

January 10, 2009: IIHF Under-19 Championship Gold Medal

On January 10, 2009, Kendall Coyne scored the game-winning goal in overtime at Fussen, Germany, leading the United States to a gold medal at the 2009 IIHF Under-19 Championships.

2009: Chicago Mission Under-19 Season

During the 2009-10 season, Kendall Coyne Schofield played for the Chicago Mission Under-19 girls' team, scoring 53 goals and registering 34 assists in 46 games.

2009: IIHF U18 World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2009, Kendall Coyne won a gold medal with the United States at the IIHF U18 World Women's Championships.

2010: Attended Berkshire School

In 2010, Kendall Coyne Schofield attended the Berkshire School, a prep school in Sheffield, Massachusetts.

2010: Graduated from Sandburg High School

In 2010, Kendall Coyne Schofield graduated from Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois.

2010: IIHF U18 World Women's Championship Silver Medal

In 2010, Kendall Coyne won a silver medal with the United States at the IIHF U18 World Women's Championships.

April 28, 2011: Committed to Northeastern Huskies

On April 28, 2011, Kendall Coyne Schofield committed to the Northeastern Huskies women's ice hockey program.

2011: IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2011, Kendall Coyne Schofield won a gold medal at the IIHF World Women's Championships with the United States national team.

2011: Named to IIHF Women's World Championship Roster

In 2011, Kendall Coyne was named to the preliminary roster for the IIHF Women's World Championship and earned a spot on the final roster to compete in Zurich and Winterthur, Switzerland.

2011: New England Prep School Player of the Year

In 2011, while at Berkshire School, Kendall Coyne Schofield totaled 77 points on 55 goals and 22 assists in just 25 games, earning her recognition as the New England Prep School Player of the Year.

2012: IIHF World Women's Championship Silver Medal

In 2012 at Burlington, Vermont, Kendall Coyne won a silver medal at the IIHF World Women's Championship, was named U.S. Player of the Game in the gold-medal contest on April 14, and finished second overall in the tournament in plus/minus rating (+10).

2013: Hockey East Player of the Year

In 2012-2013, her sophomore year, Kendall Coyne Schofield tallied 80 points on 35 goals and 45 assists in 37 games, setting a Northeastern single-season points record. She was named Hockey East Player of the Year.

2013: IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2013, Kendall Coyne Schofield won a gold medal at the IIHF World Women's Championships with the United States national team.

2014: Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Silver Medal

At the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Team USA claimed the silver medal after losing to Canada in the gold medal game. Despite the loss, Kendall Coyne was the leading scorer for Team USA with six points.

2014: Olympic Commitments with Team USA

In 2013-14, as a junior, Kendall Coyne registered 59 points in 29 games for Northeastern, despite missing time due to her Olympic commitments with Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

June 20, 2015: Selected in NWHL Draft

On June 20, 2015, Kendall Coyne Schofield was selected third overall by the Boston Pride in the 2015 NWHL Draft.

2015: Senior Season at Northeastern

During her senior season in 2015-2016, Kendall Coyne Schofield recorded 65 points on 26 goals and 39 assists in 38 games.

2015: IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2015, Kendall Coyne Schofield won a gold medal at the IIHF World Women's Championships with the United States national team.

March 26, 2016: Awarded Patty Kazmaier Award

On March 26, 2016, Kendall Coyne Schofield was awarded the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top female college ice hockey player in the United States, becoming the first player from Northeastern to win the honor. She also received the Hockey Humanitarian Award that year for her community service efforts.

July 2016: Signed with Minnesota Whitecaps

In July 2016, following her graduation from Northeastern, Kendall Coyne Schofield signed with the independent Minnesota Whitecaps.

2016: IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2016, Kendall Coyne Schofield won a gold medal at the IIHF World Women's Championships with the United States national team.

2016: Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award and Hockey Humanitarian Award

In 2016, Kendall Coyne Schofield won the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as the top player in NCAA women's hockey, and the Hockey Humanitarian Award while at Northeastern.

2017: IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2017, Kendall Coyne Schofield won a gold medal at the IIHF World Women's Championships with the United States national team.

2017: NCAA Today's Top 10 Award

In 2017, Kendall Coyne Schofield won the NCAA Today's Top 10 Award while at Northeastern.

July 11, 2018: Played in Chicago Pro Hockey League

On July 11, 2018, Kendall Coyne Schofield became the first woman to play in the Chicago Pro Hockey League at MB Arena.

July 2018: Marriage to Michael Schofield

In July 2018, Kendall Coyne wed former NFL player Michael Schofield.

December 5, 2018: Named to NWHL All-Star Weekend Team

On December 5, 2018, Kendall Coyne Schofield was named to Team Szabados for the 2019 NWHL All-Star Weekend.

2018: PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games Gold Medal

At the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, Kendall Coyne helped Team USA defeat Canada in a dramatic sudden-death shootout to claim gold.

2018: Winter Olympics Gold Medal

In 2018, Kendall Coyne Schofield won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics with the United States national team.

2018: Whitecaps Joined NWHL

Kendall Coyne played two seasons with the independent Whitecaps before the team joined the NWHL for the 2018–19 season.

January 2019: Competed in NHL All-Star Skills Competition

In January 2019, Kendall Coyne Schofield became the first woman to compete in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, posting a time of 14.326 seconds in the fastest skater event.

January 25, 2019: Competed in NHL All-Star Skills Competition

On January 25, 2019, Kendall Coyne Schofield made history as the first woman to compete in the NHL All-Star Skills fastest-skater challenge, replacing Nathan MacKinnon due to injury. She recorded a time of 14.326 seconds.

January 30, 2019: Broadcasting Analyst Debut

Following her All-Star appearance, on January 30, 2019, Kendall Coyne Schofield served as a broadcasting analyst during the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning game on Wednesday Night Hockey, marking her debut as a hockey broadcaster.

May 20, 2019: Founding Board Member of PWHPA

On May 20, 2019, Kendall Coyne Schofield became one of nine founding board members of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), advocating for a sustainable professional women's hockey league in North America.

2019: Isobel Cup Finals Win

In 2019, Kendall Coyne Schofield helped lead the Minnesota Whitecaps to the Isobel Cup Finals, where they defeated the Buffalo Beauts to win the championship.

2019: IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2019, Kendall Coyne Schofield won a gold medal at the IIHF World Women's Championships with the United States national team.

2019: IIHF Women's World Championship Gold Medal and Directorate Award

In 2019, Kendall Coyne served as team captain at the IIHF Women's World Championship in Espoo, Finland, finishing with nine points in five games and an impressive plus-eleven rating. She was selected to the Media All-Star Team, received the Directorate Award as the tournament's top forward, and was named the Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year for 2019. Team USA captured their fifth consecutive world championship.

January 15, 2020: Named to US Roster for Elite Women's 3-on-3 Tournament

On January 15, 2020, Kendall Coyne Schofield was one of ten players named to the US roster for the Elite Women's 3-on-3 tournament at the 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis, continuing her involvement with NHL events.

2020: Hired as Player Development Coach

In 2020, Kendall Coyne Schofield was hired by the Chicago Blackhawks as a player development coach for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs.

2020: Dunkin' Donuts Commercials

In 2020, Kendall Coyne starred in two television commercials for Dunkin' Donuts alongside Boston Bruins forward David Pastrňák, including spots titled "Talkin' Hockey: Sweater" and "Talkin' Hockey With Pasta and Kendall: Chirps."

February 28, 2021: Landmark Game at Madison Square Garden

On February 28, 2021, Kendall Coyne Schofield helped organize the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour which included a landmark game at Madison Square Garden. It was the first professional women's hockey game ever played at the venue and the first to be broadcast live on television.

March 1, 2021: Joined Chicago Red Stars Ownership Group

On March 1, 2021, Kendall Coyne and her spouse Michael Schofield joined the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League's ownership group.

December 2021: Featured in NHL 22

In December 2021, EA Sports announced that Kendall Coyne Schofield would be featured as a playable character in NHL 22 for the first time, marking a significant milestone for representation in sports gaming.

2021: IIHF World Women's Championship Silver Medal

In 2021, Kendall Coyne won a silver medal at the IIHF World Women's Championship.

January 2022: Publication of Autobiography

In January 2022, Kendall Coyne's autobiography, "As Fast As Her: Dream Big, Break Barriers, Achieve Success," co-written with Estelle Laure, was published.

January 2022: Inclusion in NHL 22 Update

In January 2022, an update to NHL 22 added International Ice Hockey Federation women's national teams and the IIHF Women's World Championship to the game.

2022: Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games Silver Medal

At the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, Kendall Coyne served as a team captain, recording three goals and three assists, but Team USA fell short in the gold medal game, losing to Canada to claim silver.

2022: IIHF World Women's Championship Silver Medal

In 2022, Kendall Coyne won a silver medal at the IIHF World Women's Championship.

2022: Gun Safety Lock Distribution

In 2022, the Schofields joined Andrew Holmes in distributing gun safety locks to help prevent household gun incidents involving children. The Schofields provided 500 locks themselves.

July 1, 2023: Birth of Son, Drew

On July 1, 2023, Kendall Coyne gave birth to her first child, a son named Drew.

September 6, 2023: Signed with Minnesota PWHL

On September 6, 2023, Kendall Coyne Schofield was one of the first players to sign a contract in the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), signing with Minnesota.

2023: Named to PWHL Players Association Executive Committee

After the founding of the PWHL in 2023, Kendall Coyne was named to the executive committee of the league's labour union, the PWHL Players Association.

2023: Schussler Park Renovation Sponsorship

In 2023, Kendall Coyne Schofield and her husband's foundation sponsored the renovation of Schussler Park in Orland Park, which was then renamed the "Michael Schofield III Sports Complex".

January 3, 2024: Named Minnesota PWHL Captain

On January 3, 2024, Kendall Coyne Schofield was named Minnesota's first captain, just days before the PWHL season opener.

March 2024: Announced as Voice of Hockey Announcer in Inside Out 2

In March 2024, Kendall Coyne Schofield announced that she would voice a hockey announcer in Disney and Pixar's animated film Inside Out 2.

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May 29, 2024: Walter Cup Finals Victory

On May 29, 2024, Kendall Coyne Schofield captained Minnesota to a 3–0 victory over Boston in Game 5 of the Walter Cup Finals, becoming the first captain to lift the Walter Cup in PWHL history. Coyne also scored an empty-net goal in the final minutes to seal the victory.

June 14, 2024: Release of Inside Out 2

On June 14, 2024, Disney and Pixar's animated film, Inside Out 2, featuring Kendall Coyne Schofield as the voice of a hockey announcer, was released.

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2024: IIHF World Women's Championship Silver Medal

In 2024, Kendall Coyne won a silver medal at the IIHF World Women's Championship.

2024: Walter Cup Championship

In 2024, as captain of the Minnesota Frost, Kendall Coyne Schofield led the team to a Walter Cup championship.

2024: Returned as Minnesota's Captain

Kendall Coyne Schofield returned as captain for Minnesota's second PWHL season in 2024-25.

May 26, 2025: Second Consecutive Walter Cup Victory

On May 26, 2025, Coyne and the Frost won their second consecutive Walter Cup with a 2–1 overtime victory over Ottawa in Game 4 at Xcel Energy Center. The championship made Minnesota the first team in PWHL history to win back-to-back Walter Cup titles.

December 2, 2025: First Career PWHL Hat Trick

On December 2, 2025, Kendall Coyne Schofield recorded her first career PWHL hat trick in a 5–1 victory over the Ottawa Charge at TD Place. The performance showcased her elite skating ability and goal-scoring prowess.

December 11, 2025: Rivalry Series Victory Over Canada

On December 11, 2025, during the third game of the 2025 Rivalry Series in Edmonton, Alberta, Kendall Coyne contributed a goal and two assists in a historic 10-4 victory over Canada. This marked the first time the Canadian women's national ice hockey team had allowed 10 goals in a loss to the United States.

December 2025: Approaching All-Time Women's World Championship Assist Record

As of December 2025, Kendall Coyne sits at 48 career assists in the Women's World Championship, just one behind the record of 49 held by Hayley Wickenheiser.

2025: IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal

In 2025, Kendall Coyne Schofield secured a gold medal at the IIHF World Women's Championships as part of the United States national team.

2025: Walter Cup Championship

In 2025, Kendall Coyne Schofield, as captain of the Minnesota Frost, led the team to a back-to-back Walter Cup championship.

2025: PWHL Finals Victory

In 2025, Minnesota, after clinching the fourth and final playoff spot, defeated the Ottawa Charge in the PWHL Finals, winning three consecutive overtime games to capture the series. Kendall Coyne Schofield played a key role in the victory