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Hilary Knight
A Knight's Ride to Glory
Hilary has dreamed of playing in the Olympics since she was five years old. In an interview about her career she was quoted as saying, "I actually turned to my grandmother when I was five years old, and I told her I was going to be in the Olympics. She looked at me like I was crazy." Hilary started skating when her family moved from California to Illinois, due to her dad changing jobs. At the time there wasn't a girls team for ice hockey in her area so she would have to play on the boys teams. "It was tough. I was the only girl. I remember there were years I didn't make the top team or the team that I should've because the coach didn't want to have a girl on the team or some parent didn't want a girl. I just wanted to fit in, just like anyone else." In the 2010 Winter Games Hilary competed alongside the U.S. team and earned a silver medal.
It’s no secret that Hilary Knight loves to play ice hockey. As Hilary calls it, “between the glass”, is a place where she feels most at peace. "All my worries and problems are set aside, and I feel free," she says. "And the feeling you get when the wind breezes through your hair because you're fast -- it's irreplaceable. “
In an interview Hilary would say “I am honored every time I have the opportunity to represent the United States and compete in the USA jersey. Since it is such a memorable experience, I like to take random pictures throughout my journey with my teammates. Hopefully these will give you a better look at us beyond the times when we are clad in our equipment, competing on the ice or in the gym. It should give you a better feel for our non-gladiator look -- after all, we are the only team who can make navy blue and black look fresh!” It is proof that Hilary loves being a part of the U.S. team, and is proud to represent the Red, White, and Blue.
This year she hopes to shoot for gold as they compete in Sochi, at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Hilary feels that being part of national teams is hard work, but it's worth it if you’re having fun. Hilary enjoys having a team on the road with her, while she travels the world for national events.
Hilary Knight on NBC Today
This article talks about Hilary Knight's appearance on NBC Today, alongside fellow teammate Meghan Duggan.
2014 Winter Olympic Rings
This year the Olympic Rings were supposed to be formed by lights that started as snowflakes and opened up to the five Olympic Rings. The ring located on the far right, or where the red ring would be, failed to light like the others.
Hilary Knight
Hilary also competed in the 2010 Winter Olympic games. In the US vs. Finland game, Hilary scored in the first 53 seconds of the game.
2014 US Women's Ice Hockey Team
Here is a picture of the US Women's Ice Hockey team for 2014. Some players include Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne, Julie Chu, and Michelle Picard.
Hilary Knight Interveiw
US Wins Opening 3-1 Against Finland
This article is about the Women's Ice Hockey opening, The United States vs. Finland. In this game the U.S. would win 3-1 in what people are calling a "blowout".
US Tops Finland 3-1
Ice Hockey at the Olympics
Canada Defeats U.S.
Sadly Canada took home the gold this year. This marks the forth year in a row that Canada has won the gold, and is also Canada's twentieth straight victory in a single match. The linked article will give you a more in depth look at the events that took place, and how Canada defeated the U.S.