Chanda Gunn

Ice hockey player and coach, Olympic silver

Chanda Gunn - Ice hockey player and coach, Olympic silver
Born

January 27th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a goaltender for the U.S. women's national ice hockey team, participating in the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics. Contributed to the team's silver medal victory in the 2006 Turin Olympics. Played in the NCAA for the University of Wisconsin and later transitioned to coaching, mentoring young athletes in the sport. Held various coaching positions, emphasizing skill development and teamwork.

Won an Olympic silver medal in 2006

Played at the University of Wisconsin

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