Karen Koch

For the scientist, see Karen Koch (plant biologist).
Karen Koch
Born1951
Monroe, Michigan, United States

Karen Koch [pronounced "Cook"] (born 1951) is an American former ice hockey goaltender. She played for the Marquette Iron Rangers in the United States Hockey League during the 1969–70 season.[1][2] She signed a contract for $40 per game which made her the first professional female hockey player in North America.[1] As of 2000, as far as her coach, Leonard "Oakie" Brumm, knew, she was the first in the world.[2]

  1. ^ a b Copper Country Hockey History Timeline 1920s
  2. ^ a b Leonard "Oakie" Brumm "First Female Hockey Player Made Debut in 1969" Wisconsin Hockey News August 15, 2000