American · Downers Grove, USA · Born 3 March 1971American ice hockey forward who captained Team USA to 1998 Olympic gold and became the first woman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Cammi Granato captained the United States to Olympic gold at the sport's Winter Games debut in 1998, scoring the tournament's opening goal in a run that remains the defining triumph of American women's hockey. She won five IIHF World Championship titles and became the first woman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010, a recognition of her status as one of the pioneering stars who built the sport's profile in North America.
She captained the United States women's ice hockey team to the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.
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
- Olympic Gold 1998
- Olympic Silver 2002
- IIHF Women's World Championship 5x
- Ice Hockey Hall of Fame 2008
| Team | Period | GP |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Bruins | 1999–2005 | — |
 USA | — | 76 |
American Athletes