"Women's hockey has changed dramatically over the past decade, but one player has remained constant throughout that evolution. Hilary Knight has been there for nearly every major moment, shaping how the sport looks, sounds, and feels. By anyone's measuring stick, she has achieved the heights of success and her resume proves it. At 36, she has already cemented her place on the Mount Rushmore of hockey greats."
"The challenge, Knight noted, is that the team won't be together again until February. Hilary Knight feels like an underdog She's the captain for the Seattle Torrent. She's won four Olympic medals - three silvers and one gold in 2018. She has two NCAA national championships. She has ten Women's World Championship gold medals and five silver. And yet, her competitive spirit is as strong as ever. "I honestly always feel like I have something to prove," Knight said."
Hilary Knight has been a defining figure in women's hockey for more than a decade and has compiled an elite competitive resume. At 36, she is preparing for her fifth and final Olympic Games and has set a clear objective: win an Olympic gold medal. Knight stresses arriving at the tournament ready, grinding through each game, and capitalizing on opportunities to reach the end goal. Recent international competition, including Team USA's Rivalry Series victory over Canada, served as a measuring stick and highlighted strengths and areas to refine. The team will not regroup until February, creating a preparation challenge. Knight remains intensely competitive and feels she always has something to prove.
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