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Moniue LamoureuxAmerican athlete, hockey player
Date of Birth: 03.07.1989
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Monique Lamoureux: American Ice Hockey Star
- Youth Hockey
- College Career
- International Career
- Olympic Success
- Family Legacy
Monique Lamoureux: American Ice Hockey Star
Early Life and Hockey RootsMonique Lamoureux was born on July 3, 1989, in North Dakota. Her twin sister, Jocelyne, is also an accomplished ice hockey player. Monique's family has a strong hockey background, with her father having played for the University of North Dakota.
Youth Hockey
From a young age, Monique demonstrated exceptional hockey skills. She and her sister played on the Peewee A Boys team in 2001-2002, leading them to a state championship. After that, they attended Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep in Minnesota, where they won three state championships (2005, 2006, 2007).
College Career
Monique and Jocelyne chose the University of Minnesota for their college hockey careers. Monique became a standout player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. She earned All-American honors and was named WCHA Player of the Year in her freshman season (2008-2009).
International Career
Monique made her international debut in 2009 at the IIHF World Women's Championships, where she won a silver medal. She has since represented the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi (gold medal), and the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang (silver medal).
Olympic Success
Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux have been key contributors to the success of the U.S. women's hockey team. At the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monique scored the game-winning goal in the shootout against Canada in the gold medal game.
Family Legacy
The Lamoureux family has a deep connection to hockey. Monique's brothers, Philippe, Jacques, Pierre-Paul, and Mario, have all played the sport at the college or professional level. Philippe and Mario have also represented the United States on the international stage.
