American · Downers Grove, USA · Born 25 March 1971Cammi Granato was an American forward who captained the U.S. women's national team to Olympic gold in 1998 and became one of the first women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Catherine Michelle "Cammi" Granato was born on 25 March 1971 in Downers Grove, Illinois, and developed into one of the most accomplished and influential American women's hockey players in history, playing collegiately at Providence College. Granato captained the United States national team to a historic gold medal at the inaugural 1998 Nagano Olympics, the first time women's ice hockey appeared on the Olympic programme, before adding a silver medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. Granato was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2010, becoming one of the first women ever to receive the honour, recognising her role as one of the sport's most important early ambassadors and competitors. Granato has continued her involvement in the game as an assistant general manager for the Vancouver Canucks organisation, becoming one of several trailblazing former players, alongside contemporaries including Hayley Wickenheiser and Meghan Duggan, to move into senior NHL front-office roles and continue shaping the sport's future.
First captain of the U.S. women's Olympic gold-medal team
How They Played
Granato was known for her exceptional leadership qualities and offensive skills as a forward. She possessed excellent hockey sense and playmaking ability, serving as both a goal scorer and facilitator for her teammates.
Lasting Impact
Granato helped legitimize and popularize women's ice hockey in North America, paving the way for future generations of female players.
Career Honours
- Hockey Hall of Fame (2010)
- Olympic gold (1998), silver (2002)
| Team | Period | GP |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Bruins | 1999–2005 | — |
 USA | — | 76 |
American Athletes