Charlie Coyle facts for kids

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	Forward
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Columbus Blue Jackets Minnesota Wild Boston Bruins Colorado Avalanche
National team	United States
NHL Draft	28th overall, 2010 San Jose Sharks
Playing career	2012–present

Charlie Coyle is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League (NHL). Charlie was born on March 2, 1992. He has also played for the Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, and the Colorado Avalanche.

Coyle played for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for part of a season in 2012. Before that, he played for Boston University's ice hockey team. The San Jose Sharks picked him in the first round of the 2010 NHL entry draft. In 2011, he was traded to the Wild. He played his first six professional years with them before moving to the Bruins in 2019.

Charlie Coyle's Hockey Journey

Early Years and High School Hockey

Charlie Coyle grew up in Massachusetts. He played for Weymouth High School during his freshman year. He helped his team, the Wildcats, reach the "Super 8" finals for the first time ever. They played at the TD Garden against Boston College High School. The Wildcats surprised everyone by beating many strong private schools in the playoffs. Charlie later played for Thayer Academy before returning to the Wildcats for his senior year.

Junior Hockey and College Play

After high school, Coyle played junior hockey for the South Shore Kings. He was a top scorer, getting 63 points in 42 games in his only season with the team.

Charlie then decided to play college hockey for the Boston University Terriers. In his very first game, he had two assists. He finished his first season with 26 points. In December 2011, Coyle left Boston University to join the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL.

Starting in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild

The San Jose Sharks drafted Charlie Coyle in the first round of the 2010 NHL entry draft. But on June 25, 2011, he was traded to the Minnesota Wild. He signed a three-year contract with the Wild in March 2012.

Charlie made his NHL debut on February 4, 2013. He scored his first NHL goal against the Calgary Flames on February 23, 2013. He even scored a memorable goal against the Los Angeles Kings where he got knocked down but still managed to score. Coyle also had his first NHL fight against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He later changed his jersey number from 63 to 3, which he wore in college.

Charlie became famous for making a young fan named Henry's dream come true. He waved to Henry during warm-ups, and Henry's excited reaction went viral online. Charlie later met Henry and his family.

In the 2015–16 season, Coyle had a great year. He scored 21 goals, which was his personal best at the time. He also had his highest number of assists and total points.

During the 2017–18 season, Coyle broke his leg in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. This ended his amazing streak of 316 games played in a row. He returned to play in November 2017. Later that season, he needed stitches twice after getting hit in the mouth with a puck and a stick.

Playing for the Boston Bruins

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

On February 20, 2019, Coyle was traded to the Boston Bruins. He initially found it a bit tough with the Bruins, but he played very well in the 2019 playoffs. He scored 9 goals and 16 points in 24 games. The Bruins made it to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the St. Louis Blues.

On February 1, 2020, Charlie was named an Alternate Captain for the Bruins when he returned to play in Minnesota. He signed a six-year contract extension with the Bruins on April 6, 2021.

After two longtime Bruins centers retired, Coyle took on a bigger role as a top center. He had a fantastic year in the 2023–24 season, 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) against the New York Islanders.

In the 2024–25 season, Coyle hoped to continue his strong play. He started slowly but improved his scoring in December. Despite his efforts, the Bruins struggled, and Coyle became a player who could be traded.

Time with the Colorado Avalanche

On March 7, 2025, the Bruins traded Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche. He found his offensive spark with the Avalanche, scoring two goals and eleven assists in 19 regular season games. He played as the third-line center in the playoffs, scoring one goal in their first-round series against the Dallas Stars, which they lost.

Joining the Columbus Blue Jackets

Charlie Coyle's time with the Avalanche was short. On June 27, 2025, he was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He joined the Blue Jackets along with Miles Wood.

Charlie Coyle's Life Outside Hockey

Charlie Coyle has family connections to hockey. His cousins, Tony Amonte and Bobby Sheehan, were also NHL players. He is also good friends with his former Minnesota Wild teammate, Jason Zucker.

In August 2021, Charlie proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Danielle Hooper. Danielle was Miss Minnesota USA in 2013. They got married in August 2022.

Career Achievements

Medal record
Representing the  United States
Men's ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze	2015 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
Bronze	2011 United States

Regular Season and Playoff Statistics

International Play Statistics

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