Joy Dunne (born June 13, 2005) is an American

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forward for

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of the

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(NCAA).

Playing career

Prior to her collegiate career, Dunne played both boys' and girls'

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for the St. Louis 'AAA' Blues and the St. Louis Lady Blues. As her sisters Jincy and Jessica did before her, Joy attended and played for

. Her first collegiate goal came on November 3, 2023, recording a

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against

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. Dunne finished her rookie season with 42 points in 39 games and led the Buckeyes with 24 goals, including the game-winning goal in the finals of the

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that propelled Ohio State to their second national title in three years. She was named WCHA Rookie of the Year and National Rookie of the Year, as well as to the NCAA All-Tournament team.

International play

Captaining

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at the

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, Dunne scored six points in five games en route to a bronze medal. Dunne made her senior level international debut at the

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where she scored one goal and one assist in seven games and won a silver medal.

Personal life

Joy is the youngest of six siblings, all ice hockey players. Her sister Jincy plays for the

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of the

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(PWHL), and her brother Josh has appeared in the

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(NHL) for the

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. Dunne attended Fort Zumwalt South High School.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dunne, Joy Living people 2005 births American women's ice hockey forwards Ice hockey people from St. Louis Ohio State Buckeyes women's ice hockey players 21st-century American sportswomen