Hilary Knight

Hilary Knight started skating when she was 5 years old. In 2010, she played in her first Olympics and was the youngest member on Team USA. In 2026, she played in her fifth Olympics and was the oldest member on Team USA. Between those years, she racked up records and awards at every level of the game. Knight was also one of the first players to sign with the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Discover more about Knight's highlights and her legacy to women's hockey in this updated sports biography in the Stars of Sports series made in partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids.