Professional Hockey Player; Two-Time U.S. Olympic Champion

Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Kelly Pannek Biography

Kelly Pannek is an accomplished ice hockey forward known for her leadership, scoring touch, and longstanding impact on the U.S. women’s national team program. A native of Plymouth, Minnesota, Pannek emerged as one of the nation’s top players during her collegiate career at the University of Minnesota, where she helped lead the Golden Gophers to multiple NCAA Frozen Four appearances and two national championships. A Patty Kazmaier Award finalist, she finished her college career among the program’s all-time leaders in points, combining high hockey IQ with relentless work ethic and playmaking ability.

On the international stage, Pannek has been a key contributor for Team USA. She was a key member of the U.S. women’s gold-medal winning ice hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, returning to the Olympic stage after previous appearances in 2018 (where the team also won gold) and 2022 (silver), bringing veteran leadership and experience to the squad. In addition to her Olympic success, Pannek has earned multiple medals at the IIHF Women’s World Championships.

Professionally, Pannek has competed in top women’s leagues in North America, including stints in the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) prior to the launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Known for her competitive edge and commitment to growing the women’s game, she has been an advocate for better opportunities and visibility for female athletes.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/23/2026.

Kelly Pannek Videos

Kelly Pannek - CBS News

Kelly Pannek - CBS News

Kelly Pannek on stunning U.S. women's hockey win at Winter Olympics.

Kelly Pannek | 2022 Olympic Introduction

Kelly Pannek | 2022 Olympic Introduction

Introducing Kelly Pannek a forward on the 2022 U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team.

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    Kelly Pannek is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Hockey, Olympic Athlete
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Kelly Pannek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kelly Pannek for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Kelly Pannek generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hannah Bilka, Haley Winn, Cayla Barnes, Caroline Harvey and Taylor Heise. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kelly Pannek for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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