Kathleen Kauth (ice hockey)

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Kathleen Kauth
Kathleen Kauth 2009.jpg
Kauth with the Brampton Thunder in 2009
Born (1979-03-28) March 28, 1979 (age 46)
Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for Brampton Thunder
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Playing career 20032009
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Women's ice hockey
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Turin Tournament
IIHF World Women's Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2005 Sweden Tournament
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2004 Canada Tournament

Kathleen Anne Kauth (born March 28, 1979) is an American ice hockey player who previously competed for the Brampton Thunder during their affiliation with the NWHL.

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Playing career

USA Hockey

Kauth was chosen to be a member of the preliminary roster for the United States women's hockey team competing in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Building on her early involvement with the national team, she went on to represent the U.S. again at the 2006 Winter Olympics, where she played an important role in helping the team secure a bronze medal. [1]

CWHL

Kauth, together with players like Allyson Fox, Kim McCullough, and national team members Sami Jo Small and Jennifer Botterill, led the effort to establish the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). They collaborated with a group of volunteer business professionals, modeling the league after the National Lacrosse League. The CWHL took on the responsibility of covering expenses such as travel, ice rental, uniforms, and some equipment. [2]

Personal

Kauth completed her pre-med studies at Brown University in 2001. She and her partner, four-time Canadian Olympian Jayna Hefford, are parents to two daughters and a son. [3] Together, they have also been part of the coaching staff for the Toronto Lady Blues women's ice hockey team, working under head coach Vicky Sunohara.

Kauth's father, Don, lost his life during the September 11 attacks while working at the World Trade Center. He was a bank analyst for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, [4] located on the 85th floor of the South Tower, which was the second tower hit by a plane on that day.

References

  1. "Kathleen Kauth". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on December 29, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. "Dreaming of a league of her own". Archived from the original on January 23, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  3. "Canadian Women's Hockey League | Four-time Olympic gold medallist Jayna Hefford enjoying family life | Pointstreak Sites". Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  4. "Kathleen Kauth Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2024.