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.
America's most celebrated women's ice hockey player of the modern era — four-time Olympic silver medallist who finally won gold at Beijing 2022, the all-time leading scorer in US women's ice hockey history and an unstoppable force at the net-front. Ice hockey combines exceptional skating, physical toughness and split-second decision-making across a demanding professional season. Career highlights included Olympic Gold 2022, Olympic Silver 2010, 2014, 2018, IIHF World Championship Gold multiple times. In ice hockey, technical refinement and competitive experience at the highest level are the hallmarks of sustained success — qualities Hilary demonstrated consistently throughout her career. Hilary's contribution to ice hockey extends beyond personal statistics to the culture and development of the discipline at the highest level. Hilary Knight's achievements in ice hockey were built on a foundation of technical discipline and physical preparation that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top of the sport across multiple competitive seasons.
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