American hockey player, Hilary Knight, was instrumental in the process that finally landed a fully professional environment for the best of the best in women's hockey. The on-ice action deserves all the attention, but from her vantage point inside the negotiations, Knight has plenty to say about the many elements that have been pulled together for the good of the game.

Canada's women's hockey team falls to Hughes-led U.S. in Rivalry Series
Wages, health insurance (which is especially critical for American players), proper facilities, home and away accommodations, training, fitness and medical staffing, it is a long and heartening list of wins for the PWHL player's association.

Excited as Knight is for the inaugural season, and confident as she is that her Boston team will be heading to the championship, it is the second year that she's really looking forward to. The coming intake of new, young, top talent into the established league? That's what it's all about for the veteran leader.

Listen now to the full episode of Player's Own Voice podcast, hosted by Anastasia Bucsis
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