Hillary Knight

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Captain of the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team who scored the overtime gold medal-winning goal against Canada at the 2022 Olympics and tied the all-time U.S. Olympic goal-scoring record. She has been discussed across sports and political podcasts for both her athletic achievements and her public criticism of Trump's sexist remarks about the women's team. Knight plays for the Seattle Kraken and is a University of Wisconsin alumna.

Appears On

Best of The Roula Show with Eric Empty Netters Podcast Brock and Salk Lovett or Leave It KCRW's Left, Right & Center Giggly Squad Pablo Torre Finds Out 32 Thoughts: The Podcast Pardon My Take The Power Trip

Episode Appearances

Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 16, 2026

7a Scoop Time Most Influential People Of 2026 04-16-26

“Listed as innovator on Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026; captain of USA women's ice hockey team”

Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People 2026Celebrity influence rankings and categoriesHouston local celebrity connections

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Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 5, 2026

NHL Trade Deadline Rumors and Olympic Gold Medal Stories w/ Taylor Heise and Cayla Barnes

“US Olympic captain, five-time Olympian; credited with critical leadership in gold medal game overtime”

NHL Trade Deadline Strategy and Player ValuationsWomen's Olympic Hockey Gold Medal PerformancePWHL Impact on International Competitiveness

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Brock and Salk · Mar 2, 2026

Hour 3 - What Will The Seahawks Do At Running Back, Brian Nemhauser

“Seattle Kraken women's hockey player; Olympian; injured but honored at record-breaking attendance game”

Seahawks Edge Rusher StrategyMax Crosby Trade SpeculationNFL Free Agency Week Timing

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Lovett or Leave It · Feb 28, 2026

441: Skate of the Union

“Women's Olympic hockey team captain who called Trump's joke about women's team 'distasteful'”

Trump State of the Union Address and Presidential Approval RatingsDemocratic Party Messaging Strategy and Credibility CrisisExecutive Branch Authoritarianism and Institutional Resistance

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KCRW's Left, Right & Center · Feb 27, 2026

Does Trump’s Economic Vision Match What Americans See?

“U.S. women's hockey team captain criticizing Trump's sexist joke about inviting women's team to White House”

Trump State of the Union Economic MessagingSupreme Court Tariff Ruling and IEPA AuthorityPresidential Tariff Powers and Congressional Authority

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Giggly Squad · Feb 24, 2026

Giggling about anxiety, hockey, and tiaras

“Captain of USA women's hockey team; played at University of Wisconsin during host's attendance”

Women's Olympic Hockey Team Pay EquityGender Disparities in Professional Sports CompensationReality TV Judge Behavior and Show Culture

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Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 24, 2026

Share & Free Skate & Tell with Katie Nolan and Michael Cruz Kayne

“U.S. women's Olympic hockey player; scored goal in overtime to set record for goals and points”

Autonomous Vehicle Safety and RegulationAI Marketing and Deceptive BrandingRemote Work in Safety-Critical Industries

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 21, 2026

One More to Go

“USA women's forward; scored overtime winner in gold medal game; final Olympics for her career”

Olympic Hockey Strategy and Pace ControlGoaltender Interference Challenge Rules and IIHF StandardsSidney Crosby Injury Recovery and Olympic Participation

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Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 21, 2026

The Dream Gold Medal Matchup - Semi Finals Olympic Hockey Recap

“USA women's captain; scored overtime gold medal-winning goal against Canada with 2:02 remaining in 3v3 overtime”

Olympic Hockey Tournament Format and SchedulingWomen's Ice Hockey Competitive ParityMen's Olympic Hockey Semifinals Analysis

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Pardon My Take · Feb 20, 2026

Ryan Whitney & Paul Bissonnette, Olympics, Indiana Bears, US Beats Canada + Fyre Fest Of The Week

“US women's hockey player who got engaged day before Olympic gold medal game”

Chicago Bears Stadium Relocation (Indiana vs Arlington Heights)Olympic Ice Hockey (USA vs Canada Gold Medal)College Basketball Coach Behavior and Ejections

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The Power Trip · Feb 11, 2026

HR. 3 - Great Bits

“Team USA women's hockey captain, tied all-time Olympic goal scorer record for United States”

2026 Winter Olympics in MilanTeam USA Women's Hockey PerformanceInternational Travel and European Cities

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Phoebe Reads a Mystery · Jul 14, 2025

Winnie-the-Pooh - Chapter 8

“Referenced as 'Captain America' guest on 'A Touch More' discussing her career and sports topics”

Expedition planning and preparationGroup dynamics and team coordinationProblem-solving under pressure

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