As Hilary Knight winds down her international career, the four-time Olympian and long-time face of U.S. women’s hockey is hardly done making inroads in her sport.

Next up for the 35-year-old during a trailblazing career — in which she stood up to USA Hockey in demanding better wages and helped found the PWHL — is introducing the women’s game to a new frontier as part of the league’s expansion into the Pacific Northwest.

“Yeah, I guess it’s sort of how my career’s gone. I’m more of a builder in many ways,” Knight said with a laugh on Friday, two days after becoming the first player agreeing to sign with the PWHL’s new team in Seattle.

“Ecstatic. It’s an incredible honor to be part of this group and to have this opportunity. I think it’s pivotal, it’s important,” added the PWHL MVP finali

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