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Quick facts for kids Charlie Coyle
Coyle with the Minnesota Wild in 2019
Born	(1992-03-02) March 2, 1992 (age 33) Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Boston Bruins Minnesota Wild
National team	United States
NHL Draft	28th overall, 2010 San Jose Sharks
Playing career	2012–present

Charles Robert Coyle (born March 2, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a forward for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL). Coyle also played for the Minnesota Wild earlier in his career.

He played for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in 2012. Before that, he was part of the Boston University hockey team. The San Jose Sharks picked him 28th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. In 2011, he was traded to the Minnesota Wild. He played six years with the Wild before joining the Bruins in 2019.

Charlie Coyle's Hockey Journey

Starting Out: Amateur Hockey

Charlie Coyle grew up in Massachusetts. He played for Weymouth High School in his first year. He helped his team, the Wildcats, reach the "Super 8" finals. This is a big high school hockey tournament. They played at the TD Garden against a private school. The Wildcats surprised everyone by beating many strong private schools. He later played for Thayer Academy before returning to the Wildcats for his senior year.

Coyle also played junior hockey for the South Shore Kings. This team was part of the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL). In his only season with the Kings, he scored 63 points in 42 games. This made him one of the top scorers in the league.

He then decided to play college ice hockey at Boston University. He joined the Terriers for the 2010–11 season. In his very first game, he had two assists. He finished that season with 26 points in 37 games. In December 2011, Coyle left Boston University. He signed with the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL.

Turning Pro: NHL Career

Playing for the Minnesota Wild

The San Jose Sharks drafted Coyle in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. But on June 25, 2011, he was traded to the Minnesota Wild. This trade also involved Devin Setoguchi going to the Wild. In return, the Sharks received Brent Burns and some draft picks.

On March 1, 2012, Coyle signed his first professional contract with the Wild. The team decided to keep him with the Saint John Sea Dogs until the end of the 2011–12 season.

Coyle played his first NHL game on February 4, 2013. He wore number 63. He scored his first NHL goal and point on February 23, 2013, against the Calgary Flames. Coyle scored a memorable goal against the Los Angeles Kings on March 30, 2013. He was knocked down while shooting, got his own rebound, and then scored with a backhand shot. He also had his first NHL fight against Brandon Dubinsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Coyle later changed his jersey number from 63 to 3. This was the same number he wore in college and in the QMJHL.

Charlie became famous for making a young fan's dream come true. During warm-ups, he waved to a boy named Henry. Henry's excited reaction was put on YouTube and became very popular. Charlie later met Henry and his family.

In the 2015–16 season, Coyle was the second-highest goal scorer for the Wild. He scored more than 20 goals for the first time in his career. He also set new personal bests in assists and total points.

Early in the 2017–18 season, Coyle broke his leg in a game. This stopped his amazing streak of 316 games played in a row. He returned to play on November 20, 2017, after missing 16 games. Later that season, he needed stitches after a puck hit him in the mouth. He needed more stitches when a stick hit him in the mouth in another game.

Joining the Boston Bruins

Coyle checking Seattle Kraken defenceman Justin Schultz during a game in 2023.

On February 20, 2019, Coyle was traded to the Boston Bruins. The Bruins sent Ryan Donato and a draft pick to the Wild. Coyle had a slow start with the Bruins, scoring only 2 goals and 4 assists in 21 regular season games. However, he found his rhythm in time for the 2019 playoffs. He played a key role on the Bruins' third line. He scored 9 goals and 16 points in 24 playoff games. The Bruins made it to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals. They lost to the St. Louis Blues in seven exciting games.

On February 1, 2020, Coyle returned to Minnesota to play against his old team. He was named an Alternate Captain for the Bruins that day. On April 6, 2021, Coyle signed a new six-year contract with the Bruins. This contract was worth $31.5 million.

After longtime Bruins centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejčí retired, Coyle took on a bigger role. He became a top center for the team. He had his best season yet, scoring a career-high 25 goals and 60 points. On November 9, 2023, Coyle scored his first career NHL hat-trick (three goals in one game). This helped the Bruins win 5-2 against the New York Islanders.

About Charlie Coyle

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze	2015 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
Bronze	2011 United States

Charlie Coyle has some famous relatives in hockey. He is the cousin of two former NHL players: Tony Amonte and Bobby Sheehan. He is also good friends with his former Wild teammate, Jason Zucker.

In August 2021, Coyle got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Danielle Hooper. She was Miss Minnesota USA in 2013.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2011	United States	WJC			6	2	4	6	4
2012	United States	WJC	7th		6	3	1	5	2
2015	United States	WC			5	3	2	5	6
Junior totals					12	6	5	11	6
Senior totals					5	3	2	5	6

Awards and Honors