Hilary Knight's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Hilary Knight. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

2018: Forbes 30 Under 30

In 2018, Hilary Knight was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

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.

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.

2022: USA Hockey Player of the Year

In 2022, Hilary Knight received a USA Hockey Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year award.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.