Krissy Wendell-Pohl

Krissy Wendell-Pohl
Hockey Hall of Fame, 2024
Born (1981-09-12) September 12, 1981 (age 43)
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for University of Minnesota
National team  United States
Playing career 1999–2007
Medal record
Women's ice hockey
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2002 Salt Lake City Tournament
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Turin Tournament
IIHF World Women's Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Sweden Tournament
Silver medal – second place 1999 Finland Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2000 Canada Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2001 United States Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2004 Canada Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2007 Canada Tournament

Kristin Elizabeth "Krissy" Wendell-Pohl (born September 12, 1981) is an American former women's ice hockey player and current amateur scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. During the 2004–05 season, Wendell set an NCAA record for most short-handed goals in one season, with seven.[1] At the conclusion of her college career, she held the record for most career short-handed goals, with 16. Both marks have since been equaled by Meghan Agosta. Wendell is currently in the Top 10 for all-time NCAA scoring, with 237 career points.

  1. ^ "Division I Women's Records" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 16, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2013.