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Sue Merz

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Sue Merz
Born (1972-04-10) April 10, 1972 (age 52)
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
ECAC team New Hampshire Wildcats
National team  United States
Playing career 1990–2002
Medal record
Representing  United States
Women's ice hockey
Olympic games
Gold medal – first place 1998 Nagano Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2002 Salt Lake City Tournament
IIHF World Women's Championships
Silver medal – second place 1990 Canada Tournament
Silver medal – second place 1992 Finland Tournament
Silver medal – second place 1994 United States Tournament
Silver medal – second place 1999 Finland Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2000 Canada Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2001 United States Tournament

Suzanne Rose Merz (born April 10, 1972) is an American ice hockey player. She won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics.[1]

Early life and education

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Merz was born April 10, 1972 in Greenwich, Connecticut, to André Merz, a Swiss-born hairdresser, and Rosly Katherine (died 1981).[2] She has one brother, Jean-Claude Merz. She graduated from Greenwich High School and the University of New Hampshire through an ice hockey scholarship. In her hometown, Greenwich, Connecticut, Susan Merz Way is named in her honor.[3]

Personal life

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Merz is married to Margaret Mullen-Merz (née Mullen). She is a Swiss-American dual citizen.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "SUE MERZ". olympic.org. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Andre Merz". Greenwich Sentinel. 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  3. ^ ghshof14 (2013-04-25). "Sue Merz Greenwich High School Sport Hall Of Fame". Greenwich High School Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2024-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Gouveia, Georgette (2013-12-26). "Icing on the cake". WAG MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
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Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com