Union Leader Athlete of the Month: NH's Harvey was as good as (Olympic) gold in February
Over the Team USA women’s hockey team’s run to Olympic gold, there was no player more valuable than Caroline “KK” Harvey. Harvey, a defenseman who grew up in both Salem and Pelham, was named the tournament’s most valuable player after the U. S.
went undefeated over seven games at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. When she returned stateside, the 23-year-old helped the University of Wisconsin win two Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) tournament games. For her efforts on both the world and college stage last month, Harvey was chosen as the February New Hampshire Union Leader Apple Therapy Services/Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center/Express MED Athlete of the Month by the Union Leader Board of Judges.
This was Harvey’s second trip to the Winter Games. She helped Team USA take silver in 2022 at the Beijing games, which had heavy COVID-19-related restrictions. “It was great, especially with family and friends there,” Harvey told the Union Leader earlier this month of her most recent Olympic experience.
“I enjoyed it all. It went by really quick but our end goal was to go there and capture gold and I was excited to do that and proud of our group. ” Harvey recorded eight points on two goals and six assists for Team USA, which outscored its opponents 33-2.
Team USA defeated rival Canada 2-1 in overtime in the final on Feb. 19. The gold medal marked Team USA’s third overall and first since 2018.
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