Former Bear Kendall Coyne '11 has been awarded the 2016 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women's hockey.

Coyne (Palos Heights, IL) led the NCAA in goals this season with 50 and captained Northeastern University to the school's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. She will graduate this spring as the Huskies' all-time career leader in points (248) and goals (140) and holds several Hockey East records, including most career points with 167.

While playing for Berkshire during the 2010-2011 season, Coyne won the team's Most Valuable Player award as well as New England Prep School Player of the Year.

In 2014, Coyne helped Team USA earn the Silver Medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics. She has also been a member of several world championship teams.

Last year, Coyne was selected by the Boston Pride as the third overall pick in the inaugural National Women's Hockey League draft.

Off the ice, Coyne volunteers her time with multiple charities including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Cradles to Crayons, Bonnie's Foundation, Julie Foundation, YMCA, Chicago Blackhawks Youth Hockey camps and Chicago area schools.