Hilary Knight: podcast appearances and interviews

Hilary Atwood Knight, born on July 12, 1989, is an accomplished American ice hockey forward and captain of the United States women's national ice hockey team. She is recognized as one of the greatest players in women's hockey history, having significantly impacted international and professional competitions over nearly two decades. Knight has secured ten gold medals at the IIHF World Women's Championships, the most ever by any hockey player, and set tournament records for goals, assists, and points. Her Olympic medal record includes five medals, with gold medals earned in 2018 and 2026, and silver medals in 2010, 2014, and 2022. She was also a flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. In 2023, Knight became the first player in the history of the IIHF World Women's Championship to surpass 100 career points and was honored as the inaugural IIHF Female Player of the Year. Her individual accolades include multiple tournament MVP honors, leading scorer titles, and the Points Leader Award in the 2024-25 season. Her collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin from 2007 to 2012 was distinguished by two NCAA national championships, a NCAA Tournament MVP award, and records for career goals and points. In her professional career, she has played for teams including the Boston Pride, Boston Blades, Les Canadiennes de Montréal, and the Boston Fleet. As of 2025, she serves as captain for the Seattle Torrent and has been a prominent advocate for equity and sustainability in women's hockey, actively participating in the formation of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association and the establishment of the PWHL.