At this point, speed is synonymous with Kendall Coyne Schofield. The Minnesota Frost star has earned the tag of one of the fastest ice hockey players ever, as she almost flies on the ice. As she targets her fourth Olympic gold in Milan, let’s understand everything about her background, including her age, childhood, family, and more. 

What Is Kendall Coyne Schofield’s Age and Height?

Kendall Coyne Schofield was born on May 25, 1992, which means she will turn 34 years-old in 2026. She is listed at approximately 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) tall, and she has defied traditional size standards in professional hockey. 

Despite her relatively smaller stature compared to many competitors, she is widely regarded as one of the fastest skaters in women’s hockey history. That is because she is determined to control what she can. “When I was a kid playing with boys and having a ponytail coming out of my helmet, I knew I couldn’t be slow,” she said. “I dedicate a lot of my time to make up for my lack of size.”

Where Is Kendall Coyne Schofield From? What is Her Nationality?

Kendall Coyne Schofield was born in Palos Heights, Illinois. Growing up, she developed her passion for sports and being active largely through the area parks. Growing up in Palos Heights, she developed her passion for sports largely through the area parks. Cut to 2026, the Kendall Coyne Dream Big Park in the Misty Meadows subdivision stands just east of the Palos South Middle School baseball field, near the city’s water tower.

“I hope any kid that walks into that park and has a dream knows that they can accomplish it, just like I did, just like Michael did,” Coyne Schofield says. “That’s how our journey started, right here at home, running around and playing as kids in a park, and it led us to where we are today.” Naturally, Kendall Coyne Schofield is American. She represents the nation at the international level and has seven gold medals at the IIHF World Women’s Championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2025) and the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Who Are Kendall Coyne Schofield’s Parents and Family?

John and Ahlise Coyne are Kendal’s parents, and she has an older brother named Kevin. It was he who started with hockey after John and Ahlise stumbled upon a rink. Watching her brother enjoy the sport to the fullest inspired Kendall to join in as well. Kendall initially started with figure skating, but she desperately wanted to accompany her brother, so she forced her parents to change sports.

As Kendall succeeded, she required more and more support. Her parents did everything they could to provide her with the resources that she needed. And Schofield is immensely grateful for that. “I mean, it’s so admirable to take a step back and recognize what my parents did so that I could pursue my dream.” She says, “I mean, from my mom giving up her career so that I could pursue mine to both my parents working multiple jobs and doing anything they can to afford the us the opportunity to play hockey.”Her parents continue to support the star in every way they can to this day. 

In total, Coyne has two brothers and one sister. The oldest of the lot, Kevin, played NCAA Division III hockey for Becker College. Her younger brother, Jake, is a member of the United States Army. On the other hand, her younger sister, Bailey, is a forward for the Lindenwood Women’s Ice Hockey Team. 

What Is Kendall Coyne Schofield’s Net Worth?

According to Viral Press, Kendall Coyne Schofield’s estimated net worth is $1–1.7 million. She is earning $100,000 in the 2025-26 season from her NWHL salary, according to The Hockey News. Schofield has various endorsements, like Coca-Cola and Honda. She has also served as an analyst for NBC Sports, is a player development coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, and is the president of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association.

What Is Kendall Coyne Schofield’s Ethnicity And Religion?

Kendall Coyne Schofield is generally reported as a white Caucasian female, but she herself has not confirmed it. In the case of religion, she is reported as being of the Christian faith. However, she herself hasn’t spoken about it yet. So that claim remains unverified. 

Who is Kendall Coyne Schofield’s Husband?

In 2017, Kendall Coyne got engaged to Broncos lineman Michael Schofield and got married in July 2018. The two went to the same high school but did not start dating until they met at a gym during college. “We went to the same high school. Lived 10 minutes from each other our whole life and didn’t even know it,” Kendall says. 

The story of their first date goes like this. Michael did not have a car, so he asked Kendall to drive him home from a workout. On the ride, Michael asked, “So what do you do all day?” – And Kendall said, “Nothing. What do you do?” He replied, “Nothing. Well, do you wanna do nothing together sometime? After the workout, they went out to lunch, and thus the relationship began. The two now have a son together as well. His name is Drew, and he often travels with his mom to wherever her hockey journey takes her.