History of Hilary Knight in Timeline
Hilary Knight is a celebrated American ice hockey player, currently a forward and captain for the Seattle Torrent of the PWHL, and captain of the United States women's national team. Considered one of the best in women's hockey, she has been a leading figure in the sport for almost twenty years and holds many records.
July 12, 1989: Hilary Knight's Birth
On July 12, 1989, Hilary Atwood Knight, a prominent American ice hockey player, was born. She is known for being a forward and captain for the Seattle Torrent of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and captain of the United States women's national ice hockey team.
1998: First Olympic Gold for American women's hockey
In 1998, the American women's hockey team won their first Olympic gold at the inaugural tournament in Nagano.
2005: National Team Visit
In 2005, while Hilary Knight was attending Choate Rosemary Hall, a visit from the national team strengthened her Olympic aspirations.
November 2006: Youngest player at 4 Nations Cup
In November 2006, at 17 years old, Hilary Knight was the youngest player on the United States national team at the 4 Nations Cup.
2007: College Hockey at Wisconsin
In 2007, Hilary Knight began playing college hockey at the University of Wisconsin.
2007: Played for Under-22 national team
In 2007, Hilary Knight played for the under-22 national team. In the same year, she also became the youngest player on the United States squad competing at the World Women's Championship and helped the team win silver at the tournament.
2007: Freshman Season at Wisconsin
In 2007, during her freshman season, Hilary Knight ranked second on the team in goals and tied for fifth in assists, contributing significantly to the team's scoring efforts.
September 27, 2008: Five Goals in One Game
On September 27, 2008, Hilary Knight scored a career-high and school-record five goals in one game against the Quinnipiac Bobcats, including her first natural hat trick.
2008: Freshman Season Achievements
In 2007-2008, during her freshman season, Hilary Knight had a significant impact, ranking high in goals, assists, and points, and leading the team in game-winning goals. She also recorded a hat trick against North Dakota on February 2.
2009: Knight took a year off from university
In 2009, Hilary Knight took a year off from studying at the University of Wisconsin to join United States for the Olympics.
2009: NCAA National Championship
In 2009, Hilary Knight won an NCAA national championship with the University of Wisconsin.
October 2, 2010: Five-Point Game vs. RPI
On October 2, 2010, Hilary Knight recorded a five-point game in a 6–0 victory over RPI, including a natural hat trick to start the game.
2010: Knight at the 2010 Olympics
Hilary Knight was captain of the United States team at the 2010 Olympics. She recorded sevent assists and one goal, with the lone goal coming against Finland. She finished the tournament with eight points and earned a silver medal.
2010: Olympic Silver Medal
In 2010, Hilary Knight won a silver medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
February 5, 2011: Overtime Goal vs. Bemidji State
On February 5, 2011, Hilary Knight scored the game-winning goal in overtime as Wisconsin defeated Bemidji State 3–2.
May 19, 2011: Hilary Knight Day Declared in Sun Valley, Idaho
On May 19, 2011, the city of Sun Valley, Idaho, declared it Hilary Knight Day.
September 25, 2011: Fifth Career Hat Trick
On September 25, 2011, Hilary Knight scored her fifth career hat trick in a 13–0 victory over the Lindenwood Lady Lions ice hockey program.
December 10, 2011: All-Time Leading Point Scorer
On December 10, 2011, in a game versus Bemidji State, Hilary Knight surpassed Meghan Duggan to become the Wisconsin Badgers' all-time leading point scorer with a career total of 239 points.
2011: Knight scores game-winning goal at Women's World Championship
At the 2011 Women's World Championship, Hilary Knight scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the United States defeated Canada 3–2 to capture its third consecutive world title.
2011: Knight scores a hat trick against Russia
During the first game of the 2011 IIHF 12 Nations Tournament, Hilary Knight scored a hat trick in a 12–0 victory over Russia.
2011: NCAA National Championship and MVP
In 2011, Hilary Knight won another NCAA national championship with the University of Wisconsin and earned the NCAA Tournament MVP award.
January 28, 2012: Game-Winning Goal
On January 28, 2012, Hilary Knight scored the game-winning goal in the third period against Bemidji State, in front of a record crowd at the Kohl Center, for "Fill the Bowl" night.
2012: End of College Hockey Career
In 2012, Hilary Knight concluded her college hockey career at the University of Wisconsin.
2012: CWHL Draft and Boston Blades
In 2012, Hilary Knight was selected fourth overall by the Boston Blades in the CWHL Draft and began her professional career.
2012: Knight scores two goals against Canada
In the opening match of the 2012 Women's World Championship, Hilary Knight scored two goals in a 9–2 win over Canada.
2014: Practicing with the Anaheim Ducks
During the 2014-15 season, Hilary Knight became the first female skater to practice with an NHL team when she trained with the Anaheim Ducks.
2014: Knight at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Hilary Knight played a prominent role in the 2014 Winter Olympics tournament, tied for the team lead in points with six and scoring the team's first goal of the Olympics. She finished with three goals and three assists and was named to the Media All-Star team. The United States fell to Canada in the gold medal game and earned a silver medal, marking Knight's second consecutive Olympic silver.
2014: USA Hockey Player of the Year
In 2014, Hilary Knight received a USA Hockey Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year award.
2014: Featured in ESPN The Magazine's The Body Issue
In 2014, Hilary Knight was featured in ESPN The Magazine's The Body Issue, posing in her hockey skates. Knight shared that the experience helped her embrace body confidence and femininity as a strong female athlete.
2014: Olympic Silver Medal
In 2014, Hilary Knight won a silver medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
2015: End of Tenure with the Boston Blades
In 2015, Hilary Knight ended her tenure with the Boston Blades.
2015: Second Clarkson Cup Championship
In 2015, Hilary Knight helped lead the Boston Blades to a second Clarkson Cup championship, scoring a hat trick in Game 2 of the finals.
2015: World Championship MVP
In 2015, Hilary Knight was named the MVP at the World Championships, where she was also named Best Forward and leading scorer.
2016: Isobel Cup Victory
In 2016, Hilary Knight played a crucial role in helping the Boston Pride capture the inaugural Isobel Cup, scoring the overtime-winning goal in Game 1 of the finals.
2016: World Championship MVP
In 2016, Hilary Knight was named the MVP at the World Championships, where she was also named Best Forward and leading scorer.
February 2017: NWHL All-Star Game
In February 2017, Hilary Knight participated in the 2nd NWHL All-Star Game, representing Team Kessel and scoring a goal.
March 3, 2018: Knight Appears on Saturday Night Live
After winning gold at the 2018 Olympics, on March 3, 2018, Hilary Knight made a guest appearance on the Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live.
March 8, 2018: Signs with Les Canadiennes
On March 8, 2018, Hilary Knight joined Les Canadiennes de Montreal for the 2018 CWHL playoff run, becoming the first 2018 USA Olympian to sign with a professional team post-Olympics.
2018: Knight at the 2018 Winter Olympics
In 2018, Hilary Knight competed in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
2018: Joins Les Canadiennes
In 2018, Hilary Knight joined Les Canadiennes for a full season, playing alongside Marie-Philip Poulin for the first time.
2018: Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2018, Hilary Knight was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.
2018: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2018, Hilary Knight won a gold medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
2018: Knight Wins Gold at the 2018 Olympics
The 2018 Olympics proved to be a breakthrough for Hilary Knight and the United States. Knight gave the United States a 1–0 lead with a power-play goal late in the first period against Canada. She finished the tournament with two goals and one assist as the United States defeated Canada 3–2 in a shootout, ending a 20-year gold medal drought and capturing the first Olympic gold for American women's hockey since the inaugural tournament at 1998 Olympics in Nagano.
March 24, 2019: Clarkson Cup Final Appearance
On March 24, 2019, Hilary Knight participated in the Clarkson Cup final with Les Canadiennes, where she made a notable assist, but the team lost to the Calgary Inferno 5-2.
May 2, 2019: Professional League Boycott
On May 2, 2019, Hilary Knight and over 200 other women's hockey players announced a boycott of any professional league in North America for the 2019-20 season to advocate for a sustainable future for women's hockey.
May 20, 2019: Formation of the PWHPA
On May 20, 2019, Hilary Knight was instrumental in the formation of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), advocating for a single professional North American women's hockey league.
2019: Knight Featured in 'Change of Pace'
In 2019, Hilary Knight was featured in an episode of "Change of Pace", a TV Mini Series by Red Bull about female athletes who want to make a positive impact on the future of women's sports.
2019: Knight Works as Guest Analyst for NBC
In 2019, Hilary Knight worked as a guest analyst for NBC during the NHL playoffs.
2021: Knight Joins ESPN Broadcast Team
In 2021, Hilary Knight joined ESPN's broadcast team as an analyst for select NHL season games.
January 2, 2022: Knight Named to 2022 Winter Olympics Roster
On January 2, 2022, Hilary Knight was named to the United States' roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics. She became the fourth American woman in USA Hockey history to be named to four Olympic teams alongside Jenny Potter, Angela Ruggiero, and Julie Chu.
May 2022: PWHPA explores launching a professional league
In May 2022, the PWHPA (Professional Women's Hockey Players Association) signed a letter of intent with Billie Jean King Enterprises and the Mark Walter Group to explore the possibility of launching a professional hockey league.
2022: Playable Player in EA Sports NHL Video Game
Beginning in 2022, Hilary Knight is featured as a playable player in EA Sports NHL video game.
2022: Knight at the 2022 Winter Olympics
In 2022, Hilary Knight competed in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
2022: USA Hockey Player of the Year
In 2022, Hilary Knight received a USA Hockey Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year award.
2022: Olympic Silver Medal
In 2022, Hilary Knight won a silver medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
February 2023: PWHPA organized the PWHLPA
In February 2023, the PWHPA organized a formal union called the PWHLPA (Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association) to represent players and negotiate a collective bargaining agreement for the new league.
July 2023: CBA ratified by PWHL
In July 2023, after five months of negotiations, the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) was ratified by the PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League) after the Mark Walter Group acquired the Premier Hockey Federation.
2023: IIHF Female Player of the Year
In 2023, Hilary Knight became the first player in IIHF World Women's Championship history to surpass 100 career points and was named the inaugural recipient of the IIHF Female Player of the Year award.
2023: Knight wins gold at the Women's World Championship
In 2023, Hilary Knight represented the United States at the Women's World Championship, recording eight goals and four assists in seven games and winning the gold medal. During the championship game she recorded a hat trick to help lead the team to a gold medal. With 12 points during the tournament, she became the first player in IIHF World Women's Championship history to surpass 100 career points.
2023: Team USA Captaincy
Since 2023, Hilary Knight has served as captain for Team USA.
January 2, 2024: Knight named inaugural captain of PWHL Boston
On January 2, 2024, Hilary Knight was named the inaugural captain of PWHL Boston, later rebranded as Boston Fleet.
2024: Boston Fleet Captaincy
In 2024, Hilary Knight served as captain for the Boston Fleet of the PWHL.
May 2025: Knight Announces 2026 Olympics Will Be Her Last
In May 2025, Hilary Knight announced that the 2026 Winter Olympics would be her fifth and final Olympic Games, stating "I have grown up in this program and it's just given me so much. I'm at peace."
June 4, 2025: Knight signed with the Seattle Torrent
On June 4, 2025, Hilary Knight signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Torrent during the league's expansion, making her the first player to join the new team.
November 14, 2025: Knight named captain of Seattle Torrent
On November 14, 2025, Hilary Knight was named the first captain of the Seattle Torrent, after captaining the Boston Fleet for the PWHL's first two seasons.
November 2025: Knight at Seattle Torrent's inaugural home game
In November 2025, Hilary Knight participated in Seattle Torrent's inaugural home game at Climate Pledge Arena.
November 28, 2025: Knight's home debut for the Torrent
On November 28, 2025, Hilary Knight made her home debut for the Seattle Torrent, playing in front of a record-breaking crowd of 16,014 fans at Climate Pledge Arena, setting records for U.S. women's hockey attendance. Knight contributed an assist and the game-winning goal in the final two minutes, securing the Torrent's first win of the season by defeating the New York Sirens 2-1.
December 17, 2025: Knight records two assists in victory over Ottawa Charge
On December 17, 2025, Hilary Knight recorded two assists in a 4–1 victory over the Ottawa Charge, marking her first multi-point game with Seattle and helping her team win.
December 23, 2025: Knight assists on game-winning goal
On December 23, 2025, Hilary Knight assisted on Julia Gosling's game-winning goal in a 2–1 victory over the Montreal Victoire. Knight knocked the puck off Poulin's stick and fed Gosling cross-ice for the finish.
2025: Seattle Torrent Captaincy
In 2025, Hilary Knight became the first player and captain of the expansion Seattle Torrent in the PWHL.
2025: USA Hockey Player of the Year
In 2025, Hilary Knight received a USA Hockey Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year award.
January 2, 2026: Knight named to 2026 Olympics roster
On January 2, 2026, Hilary Knight was named to the United States' roster for the 2026 Olympics, becoming the first American hockey player to participate in five Olympic Games.
January 20, 2026: Knight scores power-play goal as Seattle defeats Toronto
On January 20, 2026, Hilary Knight scored a power-play goal in Seattle's 6–4 victory over Toronto, which was the highest-scoring game of the PWHL season. The game was part of Seattle's preparation for the upcoming Olympics, as the Torrent fielded six Olympic-bound players.
2026: Knight Scores in Victory Over Czechia
With Knight as captain, the U.S. opened the Olympic tournament on February 5, 2026, with a dominant 5–1 victory over Czechia. Knight scored her 13th career Olympic goal in the second period. In their second game on February 7, 2026, Knight scored her 14th career Olympic goal and tied the U.S. record for most career Olympic goals in a 5–0 shutout victory over Finland.
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