Bismarck's Britta Curl Wins Olympic Gold

The star forward led Team USA to a dominant performance in Milan.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Britta Curl, a native of Bismarck, North Dakota, helped the U.S. Olympic Women's Hockey team capture the gold medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Curl, the star forward for Team USA, recorded six points in seven games as the Americans outscored their opponents 33-2 en route to the championship.

Why it matters

Curl's Olympic gold medal victory is a source of immense pride for the city of Bismarck and the state of North Dakota. As a three-time North Dakota state champion, three-time NCAA Division 1 titlist with the Wisconsin Badgers, and a 2024 draft pick of the Minnesota Frost in the Professional Women's Hockey League, Curl has established herself as one of the most decorated hockey players to ever come out of the state.

The details

Curl, wearing jersey #17, was a dominant force throughout the Olympic tournament. Her performance helped Team USA cruise to victory, outscoring their opponents by a staggering 33-2 margin. Curl's success at the Olympics caps off an impressive hockey resume that includes three North Dakota state championships with the Bismarck Blizzard, three NCAA Division 1 titles with the Wisconsin Badgers, and a 2024 draft selection by the Minnesota Frost in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), where she helped the Frost win the Walter Cup in the 2024-25 season.

  • Britta Curl was drafted by the Minnesota Frost in the 2024 PWHL draft.
  • Curl helped the Frost win the Walter Cup in the 2024-25 PWHL season.
  • Curl competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, where she won a gold medal with the U.S. Women's Hockey team.

The players

Britta Curl

A native of Bismarck, North Dakota, Curl is a star forward who led the U.S. Olympic Women's Hockey team to a gold medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

Bill Curl

Britta Curl's father, who has been following his daughter's hockey career closely on social media.

Kennedy DeLap

A former hockey teammate of Britta Curl's from Bismarck, North Dakota, who played with her on the Bismarck Blizzard and won multiple state championships together.

Minnesota Frost

The professional women's hockey team that drafted Britta Curl in 2024 and won the Walter Cup with her in the 2024-25 season.

Wisconsin Badgers

The NCAA Division 1 hockey team that Britta Curl played for, winning three national championships.

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What they’re saying

“Britta has excelled at every level of hockey, and the Olympics were no different.”

— The Mayor of Bismarck (Press Release)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery Employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The city of Bismarck is planning a celebratory parade and rally to honor Britta Curl's Olympic gold medal victory.

The takeaway

Britta Curl's Olympic gold medal triumph is a testament to the hockey excellence that can be cultivated in North Dakota. Her success at the highest levels of the sport, from high school to college to the professional ranks, has made her a source of immense pride for her hometown of Bismarck and the entire state.