"To be able to play through injury was definitely a mental sort of gymnastic challenge for myself and also physical, but we've got some amazing support staff that did their best to get me out there and perform at my best as best as I could."
"I think this is we are just processing this amazing storybook, so to speak, ending for myself. She added that she had been cheered by the support she and her teammates had received from fans."
"To double down and have people support us, you know, when we returned back from that journey was incredible. So, we're just excited to share that with our respective communities and continue to do our thing and be awesome representatives and be great humans."
Hilary Knight revealed she competed in the recent Olympics while suffering from a torn medial collateral ligament in her knee. The 36-year-old tied the championship game against Canada with just over two minutes remaining in regulation, setting up Megan Keller's overtime goal that secured gold for the United States. Knight described the experience as both a mental and physical challenge, crediting the team's support staff for enabling her to perform. She stated she does not plan to compete in future Olympics, though she acknowledged being capable of playing in 2030. Knight expressed gratitude for fan support upon returning home and emphasized her commitment to being a positive representative for her community.
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