American · Harbor Springs, USA · Born 12 July 1989American ice hockey forward who became the all-time leading scorer for the US women's national team and won Olympic gold in 2018.
Hilary Knight won Olympic gold with the United States in 2022 after three previous silver medal finishes, and remains the program's all-time leading scorer across a career spanning multiple Olympic cycles. Renowned for her physical, power-forward style rarely seen in the women's game, she has won multiple IIHF World Championship gold medals and is widely regarded as one of the most dominant American players of her generation.
She won Olympic gold with Team USA at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, helping end the team's 20-year gold medal drought.
How They Played
Knight is an elite goal scorer with exceptional shooting accuracy and a powerful wrist shot. She combines strong hockey intelligence with excellent positioning in the offensive zone, making her a constant threat around the net.
Lasting Impact
Knight has been instrumental in raising the profile of women's professional hockey and advocating for better opportunities and compensation for female players.
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 2022
- Olympic Silver 2010, 2014, 2018
- IIHF World Championship Gold multiple times
- All-time USA leading scorer
| Team | Period | GP |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Whitecaps | 2018–2019 | — |
| Boston Pride | 2015–2018 | — |
| Boston College Eagles | 2007–2012 | — |
 USA | — | 312 |
American Athletes