Natalie Darwitz

Natalie Darwitz
Hockey Hall of Fame, 2024
Darwitz with the US national team in 2010
Born (1983-10-13) October 13, 1983 (age 41)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Right
Played for University of Minnesota
Minnesota Whitecaps
Coached for Hamline University
University of Minnesota
National team  United States
Playing career 1998–2010
Coaching career 2007–2023
Website Official website
Medal record
Representing  United States
Women's ice hockey
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2002 Salt Lake City Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2010 Vancouver Tournament
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Turin Tournament
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2005 Sweden Tournament
Gold medal – first place 2008 China Tournament
Gold medal – first place 2009 Finland 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
4 Nations Cup
Gold medal – first place 2003 Sweden Tournament
Gold medal – first place 2008 United States Tournament
Silver medal – second place 1998 Finland Tournament
Silver medal – second place 1999 Canada Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2000 United States Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2002 Canada Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2004 United States Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2005 Finland Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2006 Canada Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2007 Sweden Tournament

Natalie Rose Darwitz (born October 13, 1983) is an American ice hockey executive, coach, and retired player, most recently serving as general manager of PWHL Minnesota in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).[1]

Darwitz was a member of the US national ice hockey team for more than a decade and served as team captain for several seasons, beginning with the 2007–08 season. Her decorated playing career was highlighted by three world championship gold medals, two Olympic silver medals, and an Olympic bronze medal. She was inducted in the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2024.

  1. ^ "Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Announces General Managers for Six Teams". Professional Women's Hockey League (Press release). September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.