Kendall Coyne Schofield's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kendall Coyne Schofield. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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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: 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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2024: Walter Cup Championship

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

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 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