Where is Hilary Knight from?

Hilary Knight is from Sun Valley, ID.

How old is Hilary Knight in 2026?

Knight will be 36 years old in 2026.

When did Hilary Knight start playing hockey?

Knight started playing hockey at age 5.

How did Hilary Knight rise to fame in U.S. women’s hockey?

Knight played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin and won two national titles. She joined Team USA after the 2006 Olympic cycle and has spent nearly two decades playing for the U.S.. The acting Team USA captain has an Olympic gold to go along with three silver medals, and Milan Cortina will be her fifth and final Olympic Games. She currently plays for PWHL Seattle.

Did Hilary Knight win Olympic gold with Team USA?

Knight won Olympic gold with Team USA in 2018 at the Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang.

How many Olympics has Hilary Knight competed in?

Knight has competed at four Olympic games.

What position does Hilary Knight play?

Knight plays forward.

What is Hilary Knight’s career timeline in women’s hockey?

Knight played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin and won two national titles. She then joined Team USA after the 2006 Olympic cycle at age 17. She's spent nearly two decades playing for the U.S.. The acting Team USA captain has an Olympic gold to go along with three silver medals, and Milan Cortina will be her fifth and final Olympic Games. She currently plays for PWHL Seattle.

How many Olympic medals has Hilary Knight won?

Knight has four Olympic medals: one gold and three silver.

How did Hilary Knight perform at the 2010 Vancouver, 2014 Sochi, 2018 PyeongChang, and 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Knight's Olympic career began at the 2010 Games in Vancouver as the youngest member of Team USA. She took home silver, scoring one goal and tallying seven assists at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. In Sochi, she helped lead the team to another silver medal, scoring three goals and adding three assists. In PyeongChang, Knight was instrumental in helping bring home gold for Team USA, scoring two goals and recording one assist. In 2022, Knight scored six goals and had three assists during Team USA's silver-medal run.

How many IIHF World Championship medals does Hilary Knight have?

Knight has won 15 IIHF World Championship medals: 10 gold and five silver.

What makes Hilary Knight one of the greatest scorers in women’s hockey history?

Knight owns all three scoring milestone records (goals, assists and points) in IIHF Women's Hockey World Championships history. Her ability to find the back of the net and be a playmaker for teammates is second to none.

How many career goals and points does Hilary Knight have with Team USA?

Knight has scored 161 goals and tallied 125 assists for a total of 286 points for Team USA over the course of her career.

How does Hilary Knight compare to Cammi Granato and other U.S. hockey legends?

Knight actually wears No. 21 for Team USA as a tribute to her favorite player growing up, Cammi Granato. Granato led Team USA to the first-ever Olympic gold medal awarded in women's hockey at the 1998 Nagano Games. Knight won gold 20 years later with Team USA in 2018, the country's second gold in the sport. Granato paved the way for many of Knight's successes in women's hockey and both have proven to be trailblazers in the sport. Both prolific scorers, Knight broke Granato's IIHF goals record in 2021 to become the all-time leading scorer in IIHF Women's Hockey World Championships history.

Will Hilary Knight compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?

Knight is expected compete at her final Olympic Games in Milan Cortina. The official 23-player Olympic roster is expected to be chosen in December or January.

Could Hilary Knight win another Olympic gold medal in 2026?

Knight definitely could add another Olympic gold medal to her résumé in 2026. Since women's hockey debuted at the Olympics in 1998, every gold has been won by either the U.S. (2) or Canada (5). Despite Canada's domination of the gold-medal count, the U.S. won the 2025 world title with an OT win over the Canadians and are looking to add an Olympic title in 2026.

How is Hilary Knight performing in international competition leading up to Milan Cortina?

Knight led Team USA to another title at the 2025 IIHF Women's World Championship. The team captain earned her 10th world gold, a record for most medals in tournament history. Knight was named the 2025 USA Hockey Bob Allen Women’s Player of the Year.  

What challenges could Hilary Knight and Team USA face at the 2026 Olympics?

The U.S. women's team won the 2025 world title with an overtime victory over Canada. In 2022 at the Beijing Games, the U.S. took home a silver medal after losing to Canada in the final, 3-2. Team USA's rivalry with Canada is more competitive than ever and it will take Knight and Team USA playing at their best to bring home gold in 2026.

How important would another gold medal be for Hilary Knight’s legacy?

Knight has a medal in every color, and if the U.S. team reaches the podium in Milan, she will tie the record for most hockey medals in history (5).

What are Hilary Knight’s biggest career highlights with Team USA?

Knight has represented the U.S. at four Olympic Winter Games and earned gold in 2018 and silver in 2010, 2014 and 2022. She also has won 15 IIHF World Championship medals: 10 gold and five silver. Her 10 world championships are the most ever by any hockey player. Knight also is the leader in all-time goals, points and assists at the IIHF Women’s World Championships.

How many world championship gold medals has Hilary Knight won?

Knight has won 10 world championship gold medals.

What records has Hilary Knight set in women’s hockey?

Knight is the leader in all-time goals, points and assists at the IIHF Women’s World Championships. Her 10 world championships are the most ever by any hockey player. She also holds the record for most Olympic games played by a U.S. women's hockey player. 

Has Hilary Knight played professionally in the PWHL, NWHL, or CWHL?

Knight has played professionally in the PWHL, the NWHL and the CWHL. She currently plays for PWHL Seattle.

How many MVP awards or tournament honors has Hilary Knight earned?

• USA Hockey Bob Allen Women’s Player of the Year [2014, 2022, 2025]
• IIHF Female player of the year award [2023]
• IIHF Women's World Championship MVP [2015, 2016]
• CWHL MVP [2013]

Where did Hilary Knight go to college?

Knight attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison for college.

When did Hilary Knight join the executive committee of the PWHL Players Association?

Knight joined the executive committee of the PWHL Players Association in 2023 when the league started.

What equipment does Hilary Knight use?

Knight uses Bauer as the supplier for her skates, helmet, gloves and stick.

How many followers does Hilary Knight have on Instagram?

Knight currently has 194,000 followers on Instagram.

What are Hilary Knight’s hobbies outside hockey?

Knight enjoys playing pickleball and golf outside hockey.

What are some fun facts about Hilary Knight’s journey and personality?

Knight is in a relationship with fellow Olympian Brittany Bowe. Bowe is expected to compete in speed skating for Team USA at the Milan Cortina Olympics.