A.J. Mleczko

About

Retired forward known for winning a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics. She is also known for becoming a hockey commentator for ESPN/ABC and MSG Networks NHL broadcasts after she retired from playing professionally. 

Before Fame

She grew up playing ice hockey from a young age. She attended New Canaan Country School before attending The Taft School. She then attended Harvard University where she played hockey and led her team to a national title in 1999. 

Trivia

She was awarded the Patty Kazmaier Award in 1999, which is awarded to the best female college ice hockey player each year. She was inducted into the New England Women's Hall of Fame in September 2002. She also co-hosts the On the Bus With Cammi & AJ podcast with former Olympic teammate Cammi Granato. 

Family Life

She was born Allison Jaime Mleczko in Nantucket, Massachusetts. She has an older sister named Winkie and a younger brother named Jason. She married Jason Griswold in September 2000. They have four children together. 

Associated With

She is a cousin of politician and diplomat Rufus Gifford.