Hilary Knight, the face of U.S. women’s hockey, is gearing up to make her fifth and final Olympics at the 2026 Milan Winter Games. The 36-year-old athlete has announced her plans to retire from international competition after two decades with the national team.
"It’s time" for me to retire, Knight told USA Today. She made her debut in the 2006 Four Nations Cup tournament as a 17-year-old and has since become one of her sport’s most decorated and dominant players.
Career Highlights
- Accolades: Knight has won numerous awards, including the IIHF’s inaugural Female Player of the Year award in 2023.
- Olympic Achievements:
- Gold medals at:
- Pyeongchang (2018)
- Beijing (2022)
- Silver medals at:
- Salt Lake City (2002)
- Torino (2006)
- Gold medals at:
The veteran forward also holds multiple records within World Championships history. Last month, she led all skaters with nine points in winning her tenth gold medal at Worlds, where she holds career marks for goals scored by both men and women.
Professional Play
While not yet officially retired from professional play, Knight played for the Boston Fleet in the PWHL league this past season. She finished tied atop the scoring charts with teammate Abby Roque and forward Taylor Heise from the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs.
- Performance: Knight tallied seven multi-point performances, including five game-winning goals.
- Team Success: She helped guide the Fleet to first place overall before they finished as second-place finishers behind the Toronto Six.
The six-team privately funded league surpassed one million attendees this past season and announced that expansion teams will join next year’s campaign, starting with a Seattle-based squad followed shortly by a Vancouver-based club.
Knight is expected to announce more details about her retirement plans soon.
Other News in U.S. Women’s Hockey
- American-born forwards Maddie Elia will join Finnish club HIFK Helsinki.
- Dani Cameranesi will also be playing overseas after signing with Swedish side Brynäs IF.
- Former University of Wisconsin Badgers standout Dahlen has signed a contract extension through next season with Swedish side Djurgarden Stockholm.
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