Meet Megan Keller: The Gold Medal Dynamo of Team USA Hockey

Megan Keller etched her name into Olympic history on February 19, 2026, scoring the decisive goal that propelled Team USA to victory over Canada in a thrilling overtime finish during the gold medal match.

This moment added another chapter to the rich legacy of Team USA hockey, following a dramatic equalizer from Hilary Knight just minutes before the end of regulation.

However, Keller's path to Olympic stardom began long before her now-iconic 3-on-3 golden goal. She laced up her skates shortly after learning to walk, often competing on boys' teams throughout her formative years in the Midwest.

Her collegiate career at Boston College solidified her reputation as one of the nation's premier defenders, where she shattered the school record for points scored by a defenseman.

With two Olympic gold medals already under her belt, Keller has also claimed six golds at the IHF World Championships and three silvers, showcasing her dominance on the international stage.

Despite her impressive accolades, Keller's ambitions remain high. Her uncle and godfather, Dave Winner, shared with local media in February 2026 that she is eyeing a potential return for the 2030 Olympics.

“There’s a great possibility that she could play four years from now, in another Olympics, and after that, it wouldn’t surprise me if she transitioned into coaching at some point,” he remarked.

Born in Farmington, Michigan, Keller's hockey journey began at age three, inspired by her brother Ryan, a two-time state champion who later played at Michigan State University. Initially signed up for figure skating lessons by her parents, she insisted on hitting the ice only when fully equipped in hockey gear.

Keller attended North Farmington High School, where she excelled not only in hockey but also in softball and basketball.

In 2023-24, she joined the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) for its inaugural season with the Boston Fleet. Her first season saw her recognized as a finalist for Defender of the Year and named a second-team All-Star.

In August 2025, Keller extended her contract with Boston, ensuring her presence with the Fleet through the 2027-28 season.

2026 marked Keller's third Olympic appearance. She debuted with Team USA at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, where she played a crucial role in securing the U.S.'s first gold medal in women's hockey in two decades.

She returned to the Olympic stage in 2022 at the Beijing Games, where Team USA earned a silver medal against Canada—a defeat she would later avenge with her gold-winning performance.

The Keller family boasts a rich athletic heritage; while Megan and Ryan shine on the ice and field, their mother Lynn was a track athlete and their father Greg earned All-American honors as an offensive lineman at Division II Shippensburg University.