2-Time Olympian, Buffalo Grove Native Bozek Announces Retirement

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Following a decade-plus run as a member of the U.S. women’s national ice hockey team, earning silver and bronze medals at two Olympics Games, Megan Bozek is hanging up her skates. According to USA Hockey, the Buffalo Grove native and Stevenson High School graduate, is retiring.

"I never thought I would be a member of USA Hockey representing my country for over a decade. Playing alongside some of my best friends and role models, all who've been valuable members of helping grow the game of hockey, has been something truly special," Bozek said on the USA Hockey website. "I retire knowing I left everything I could out on the ice every time I laced up my skates, and I thank USA Hockey for giving me the opportunity to live out my dream."

Last year, Bozek competed at the Olympic Games for the second time. She followed up winning a bronze medal at the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014 with a silver in Beijing.

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According to USA Hockey, Bozek played in 111 career games during the course of her career with the U.S. Women’s National Team program (2007-2022), recording 58 points, including 17 goals and 41 assists.

Bozek, who turned 32 last month, is a 2009 graduate of Stevenson. She played collegiate ice hockey at the University of Minnesota and helped guide them to national championships in both her junior (2011-2012) and senior (2012-2013) seasons.

"While I will be hanging up the skates as a player, I will still be involved in hockey moving forward. I've enjoyed my experience as a TV analyst and am passionate about growing the game and developing the skills of the next generation," Bozek told USA Hockey.