"When Hilary Knight steps onto the ice at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Feb. 5, she'll be skating into history. No other American hockey player has ever competed in five games. And while she plans to continue competing through at least the next professional season, this marks her last run on the sport's biggest stage. Knight entered the 2010 Vancouver Games as a 20-year-old rookie. One Olympic gold medal and three silvers later, the 36-year-old is now Team USA's captain."
"The National Women's Hockey League was formed in 2015, but began to crumble just four years later when more than 200 top players (Knight included) boycotted the organization due to its low pay, inconsistent standards, and other issues. A new and improved organization, the Professional Women's Hockey League, rose in 2023, with Knight helming Boston's inaugural team. Last June, she signed a one-year contract to lead the Seattle Torrent."
Hilary Knight will skate in her fifth Olympics at Milano Cortina on Feb. 5, becoming the first American hockey player to compete in five Games. The 36-year-old Team USA captain has one Olympic gold, three silvers, the most goals, assists and points in Women's World Championship history, and a tournament-record 10 gold medals. Knight played on boys' teams as a child. The National Women's Hockey League formed in 2015 but faltered after a mass player boycott; the Professional Women's Hockey League launched in 2023 with Knight leading Boston's inaugural team. She signed a one-year contract last June to lead the Seattle Torrent and partnered with Hershey's "Happiness Is the Real Gold" campaign that highlights small moments of joy and features limited-edition chocolate medals. She values seeing friends and family in the stands and sharing hugs after games.
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