American · Hampton, USA · Born 13 October 1987Meghan Duggan was a star forward and captain who led the U.S. women's national ice hockey team to Olympic gold in 2018 and multiple World Championship titles.
Meghan Duggan was born on 3 September 1987 in Danvers, Massachusetts, and first became inspired to pursue hockey at ten years old after meeting 1998 Olympic gold medallist Gretchen Ulion, later attending Cushing Academy before starring at the University of Wisconsin, where she won three NCAA championships and the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as the top player in women's college hockey. Duggan represented the United States at three Olympic Games, winning silver medals in 2010 and 2014 before captaining the team to a historic gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, defeating rival Canada in a dramatic shootout to end a 20-year Olympic drought for the program. Duggan won seven gold medals and one silver across eight IIHF Women's World Championships, and became a founding member of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association in 2019, advocating for a sustainable single professional league for women in North America. Duggan retired from playing in 2020, and became director of player development for the New Jersey Devils before being named general manager of PWHL Hamilton, remaining one of the most influential figures in advancing equality and opportunity within women's hockey.
Captain of the U.S. women's national team that won 2018 Olympic gold, ending a 20-year drought
How They Played
Duggan was known as a versatile forward who could play both center and wing positions effectively. She possessed strong leadership qualities on the ice and was recognized for her hockey intelligence and ability to make plays in crucial moments. Her physical style of play and competitive drive made her a reliable two-way player who contributed both offensively and defensively.
Lasting Impact
Duggan's leadership helped elevate women's hockey in the United States and she played a crucial role in the team's successful fight for better pay and support from USA Hockey.
Career Honours
- Olympic gold medalist (2018)
- Olympic silver medalist (2010, 2014)
- multiple IIHF Women's World Championship golds
- U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
| Team | Period | GP |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Pride | 2015–2017 | — |
| New Hampshire Wildcats | 2002–2006 | — |
 USA | — | 81 |
American Athletes