11 Facts About Natalie Darwitz

1.

Natalie Rose Darwitz was born on October 13,1983 and is an American ice hockey player.

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2.

Natalie Darwitz won three World Championships between 2005 and 2009, and two Olympic silver medals and one bronze medal in Women's ice hockey for the US.

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3.

Natalie Darwitz is currently the assistant coach for the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey team.

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4.

Natalie Darwitz began skating at the age of five, and attended Eagan High School, from there she was a veteran of ten years on the US National Team.

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5.

Natalie Darwitz competed in two Olympics, leading the 2002 Olympics in goal scoring and scoring the game-winning assist in the bronze-medal game in the 2006 Games.

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6.

At the '08 Worlds, Natalie Darwitz led the tournament in scoring and was named the Best Forward in the World by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

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7.

Natalie Darwitz was awarded the Bob Johnson Award by USA Hockey as the best male or female player representing the United States in international play.

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8.

Natalie Darwitz was the second leading scorer at the 2009 IIHF tournament with 10 points.

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9.

Natalie Darwitz is the youngest of three children ; her parents are Scott and Nancy.

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10.

Natalie Darwitz finished her three-season collegiate career as the University of Minnesota's career points and assists leader.

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11.

Natalie Darwitz was a three-time finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award and a three-time All-American.

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