Where the USA women’s hockey team for the 2026 Olympics played in college; Kelly Pannek, University of Minnesota

Written By Brant Feldman

January 3, 2026 — NCAA.com — LINK TO STORY

As the world turns its attention to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the United States women’s hockey team has been announced. It is filled with former and current college hockey greats — all 23 members starred in the NCAA.

From Wisconsin to Minneapolis, Boston to Columbus, these athletes honed their skills at the NCAA’s most storied programs. Here are all the former college players representing Team USA and a look at their collegiate careers:

Kelly Pannek

College: Minnesota
Years: 2014–19
Hometown: Plymouth, Minn.
Stats: Pannek was a CCM/AHCA First Team All-American. She totaled 186 points in her career, winning two national championships. In 2017, she was a Patty Kazmaier finalist when she scored 62 points in 39 games.

Brant Feldman

Sports Agent since 2005 in North America primarily representing Olympic & Paralympic Hopefuls in Canada and the United States as well as women in the PWHL + NWSL alongside athletes that turn into broadcasters.

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