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Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield Expecting Second Child
30 Oct
Summary
- Kendall Coyne Schofield is pregnant with her second child.
- She will miss the entire PWHL season and world championships.
- The PWHL has a CBA that provides a nanny for players' children.
Kendall Coyne Schofield, a decorated four-time U.S. Olympian and captain for the Minnesota Frost, has announced she is taking a leave from hockey due to her second pregnancy. This announcement means she will be absent for the entirety of the upcoming Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season.
Schofield will also forgo participation in the women's world ice hockey championship. Although she recently practiced with Team USA, she will not be joining the team for the tournament in Denmark. The Frost organization expressed full support for Schofield, emphasizing her significant contributions both on and off the ice.
Her absence impacts the PWHL season, which she helped establish as a foundational player in 2023. Schofield was instrumental in negotiating the league's collective bargaining agreement, which includes provisions for a nanny for players' children until their first birthday. She is married to former NFL player Michael Schofield and is from the Chicago area.
Coyne Schofield's illustrious career includes multiple Olympic medals and world championship golds. She has also achieved significant success in the PWHL, contributing to her team's Walter Cup championships and ranking highly in league statistics for goals and points.
