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Hilary Knight
Born in California,
she found her passion on ice,
then moved with her talent
to the colder midwest.
At the University of Wisconsin–Madison,
from 2007 to 2012,
she took classes, played hockey, and skated more,
earned a degree in history and
a certificate in European studies,
learned how past lives shape the present
even as she was shaping her own
not aware yet that she would be
a history maker herself.
After graduation,
her excellence at the game gave her options.
She became a professional player,
then a cornerstone of the game—
a force to be reckoned with,
a constant presence
on the U.S. women’s national ice hockey team,
always reliable, a symbol of the game,
excellence through endurance, strong.
She did more than score goals.
She helped build something lasting and greater,
pushed women’s hockey forward in North America,
shaping not only her career
but the future of the sport itself.
Five Olympic Games—
more than any U.S. hockey player
(man OR woman)—
two gold medals, three silver,
years measured not by seasons
but by the love of the game.
And in Milan–Cortina,
wearing the C,
she led as captain,
steady under pressure,
guided the American team
to gold.
In Women’s History Month,
her story reminds us:
excellence isn't inherited but
is built over years,
an example for young girls to follow,
leadership earned stride by stride
when no one is watching,
but the ice will remember
those who change the game.
Written for Susan's prompt at What's Going On? -- Women's History Month
A shining example to all.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds remarkable. Such an accomplishment. I love best "the ice will remember those who change the game." This was very interesting to read, Mary. I hadnt heard of her. It is amazing how much one person can do in this world.
ReplyDeleteThe eyes remember!
ReplyDeleteA game changer indeed! It's wonderful to learn about Hilary Knight. "She did more than score goals."--I find the emotional essence, the spirit of the poem lies in the line here. Her journey to excellence is truly an example to follow. And the close is spot on, Mary.
ReplyDelete"excellence isn't inherited but
ReplyDeleteis built over years,
an example for young girls to follow"
Than you for immortalizing her! The ice will remember, and so will I. Bravo, Mary!
An amazing human being that realised a potential that each of us has within ourselves. Bravo, Hilary Knight!
ReplyDeleteI love how you end this tribute - Jae
ReplyDeleteShe is an excellent example of what is possible.
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