Alex Carpenter, born on April thirteenth, nineteen ninety-four, is a prominent American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Seattle Torrent in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and representing the American national team.
Recognized as one of the elite players in women's hockey, Carpenter's accolades include winning the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Award in two thousand fifteen, which honors the best player in NCAA women's ice hockey. She has set numerous scoring records at Boston College, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
Carpenter has proudly donned the United States jersey in multiple Winter Olympics and World Championships, contributing to her team's success with silver medals at the two thousand fourteen and two thousand twenty-two Olympics, and a gold medal at the two thousand twenty-six Olympics. Her World Championship achievements include gold medals in two thousand thirteen, two thousand fifteen, two thousand sixteen, two thousand seventeen, two thousand nineteen, two thousand twenty-three, and two thousand twenty-five.
Since turning professional in two thousand sixteen, Carpenter has played in various countries, including the United States, Canada, China, and Russia. In the inaugural season of the PWHL, she made a significant impact with the New York team, finishing second in the league for points and earning a spot as a First Team All-Star. In two thousand twenty-five, she signed with the Seattle Torrent, an expansion team, furthering her impressive career.