It's official, perhaps the greatest forward in USA Hockey history, Hilary Knight will be an inaugural member of PWHL Seattle after signing a one-year deal with the team. Seattle entered the league as their eighth team via expansion earlier this year.

This season Knight tied for the PWHL scoring league recording 29 points in 30 games, and she was named a finalist for the Billie Jean King MVP award, and the PWHL's Forward of the Year.

“Signing Hilary Knight was an absolute no-brainer - she’s the heartbeat of any team she joins,” said PWHL Seattle General Manager Meghan Turner. “Her proven leadership and drive, the way she elevates everyone around her, those are qualities you can’t teach. Hilary’s not just a game-changer on the ice, she’s the kind of person who defines a culture, and we’re incredibly proud to have her as the first-ever player to join PWHL Seattle.” 

 Knight was the inaugural captain of the PWHL's Boston Fleet and is the all-time leading scorer at the IIHF World Championships. This season she captained USA to gold at the World Championships in Czechia, and was named the Bob Allen USA Hockey Women's Player of the Year.

“I’m incredibly proud to be part of bringing professional women’s hockey to the Pacific Northwest,” said Knight. “Seattle holds a special place in my heart, and I’m beyond excited to join PWHL Seattle in such a storied sports city. I’m grateful to Meghan Turner for believing in me and bringing me on board as part of this new chapter. To my teammates, the staff, and the fans of Boston –– thank you. The Fleet wasn’t just a team, it was home. These past two seasons were some of the most meaningful of my career, and I’ll carry those memories with me forever.” 

 PWHL Seattle has also reportedly signed two other players, including now former Ottawa Charge forward Danielle Serdachny.