Kelly Pannek was recruited as a member of Team USA to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Will she bring a gold medal home?
Pannek has represented the United States in several international events, including the Toyota-sponsored 2021 My Why Tour, the 2019-20 Rivalry Series, and the Toyota-sponsored The Time Is Now Tour in 2017.
The Minnesota Whitecaps selected her fourth overall in the 2018 NWHL Draft. After graduation, Kelly became a member of the PWHPA.
She played throughout her years at the University of Minnesota for four seasons and helped win two Division I national championships in 2015 and 2016.
Who Is Kelly Pannek? What Is Her Age?
Kelly Pannek is an ice hockey player born in 1995, the year Windows 95 was released, making her 26 years of age.
She was born on December 29 in Plymouth, Minnesota, the United States, to parents Todd Pannek and Molly Pannek. Her father is a Sourcing leader who delivers P&L impact and transformation.
She has two older sisters, Allie and Amy, and one younger brother, Billy.
Kelly attended the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business, where she majored in Finance with a minor in Supply Chain Management.
Kelly Pannek Wikipedia Details
Kelly Pannek is currently in Beijing to represent the United States in the Olympic Winter Games. Kelly was part of the American team that brought a gold medal at the last winter Olympics in 2018.
Being part of the United States Women’s National Team, she has been selected to be part of four International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship teams in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
However, she only competed in three and brought home a gold in 2017, nothing in 2019, and a silver in 2021. Moreover, she has played in two Four Nations Cups in 2017 and 2018.
In 2013, she was able to win a silver medal in the year 2013 at the International Ice Hockey Federation U18 Women’s World Championship. In 2015 and 2016, she was part of the USA team in the Under-22 Series against Canada.
Wishing Red Knight alum Kelly Pannek ’14 the best of luck at the #WinterOlympics !! #BSMproud #TeamUSA ❤️️ https://t.co/SRwWFPJGzY
— Benilde-St.Margaret’s (@bsmredknights) February 2, 2022
Who Is Kelly Pannek Husband? Is She On Instagram?
Kelly Pannek does not have a husband. She claims to be single. However, her older sister Allie married her long-time boyfriend of eight years in 2017.
Although not attached to anyone at present, it doesn’t stop Kelly from declaring her heartfelt congratulations to her many friends and sister who have either recently gotten engaged or found themselves a husband on her Instagram handle @kpannek.
Her 3.7K followers remain charmed by her wit and humor, as well as her talent on the ice.