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Hilary Knight
Becoming a prolific scorer in women’s world championship hockey.
Isobel Cup · Olympic gold
- Born
- 12 July 1989
- Birthplace
- Palo Alto, United States
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Hilary Knight
Hilary Knight is an American hockey forward whose scoring and leadership helped shape the national team and the professional women’s game.
Early life
Illinois
Began hockey after her family moved to Lake Forest when she was five.
School hockey
Attended Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut.
Career
- 2007–2012
Wisconsin
Played college hockey and won two NCAA championships.
- 2012 onward
Professional leagues
Played for clubs including the Boston Blades and Boston Pride.
- 2023
National captain
Took over the United States captaincy and joined the new PWHL.
Achievements
Isobel Cup
Won the inaugural championship with the Boston Pride.
Olympic gold
Helped the United States defeat Canada in Pyeongchang.
World championship landmark
Became the first player to pass 100 career points in the women’s tournament.
Beyond hockey
Players’ advocacy
Helped campaign for a sustainable professional women’s hockey league.
Broadcasting
Joined ESPN’s hockey coverage as an analyst.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: U.S. Mission Korea. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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