Keith Christiansen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Keith Raymond•Christiansen |
| Used name | Keith•Christiansen |
| Nick/petnames | Huffer |
| Born | 14 July 1944 in International Falls, Minnesota (USA) |
| Died | 5 November 2018 in Duluth, Minnesota (USA) |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 69 kg |
| Affiliations | Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, Duluth (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Keith Christiansen played college hockey for the University of Minnesota at Duluth (UMD). While there he set school records for career points, career assists, and points in a season. After his senior year at UMD, he played for four consecutive years on the U.S. National team, representing the U.S. in three World Championships and one Olympics. He played two seasons of professional hockey in the WHA for the Minnesota Fighting Saints. Christiansen later worked at an auto dealership in Duluth. He was elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | USA |
Keith Christiansen | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | United States | 2 | Silver |