Duggan announces retirement from women’s hockey
October 13, 2020 | Women's Hockey
2018 Olympic Gold Medalist led Badgers to three NCAA titles
The captain of the 2018 U.S. Olympic Team that captured the United States' first goal medal in more than 20 years, Duggan also claimed seven gold medals while representing the United States at the IIHF Women's World Championships.
"I am incredibly thankful and humbled by the opportunities I've had throughout my hockey career," the 33-year-old forward said in a statement. "At the core of those experiences are people; my family, teammates, coaches, support staff, organizations, fans, and the next generation of players: you have all changed my life, thank you.
"It's been one of the greatest honors of my life to represent my country on the world stage and hockey has given me memories I will cherish for a lifetime."
"Congratulations to Meghan and her family," UW head coach Mark Johnson said. "I'm anxious to see what the next chapter brings her. Congrats to not only on a wonderful career but all the things that you've impacted and made women's hockey certainly a better place today than it's ever been."
Her best statistical season came during the 2010-11 campaign as she set the school record with 87 points in a single season while matching the then-school record for assists with 48. For her play on the ice, Duggan became the third Badger to win the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award and the second Badger to receive USA Hockey's Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year Award.
A native of Danvers, Massachusetts, Duggan made her Olympic debut at the 2010 Winter Olympics, where she was coached by Johnson. She went on to captain the Olympic team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, before leading the U.S. to gold in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, her final appearance for Team USA.
She ended her U.S. career with 78 points thanks to 43 goals and 35 assists and served as captain at 10 different tournaments.
