It’s really important for us to see where we’re at,” said U.S. forward Hilary Knight, a four-time Olympian making her 15th world championship appearance.
Fresh vs. familiar the theme as U.S., Canada restart rivalry at women's world hockey championships
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More countries are able to show up and play, and I think it’s awesome,” said Knight, a nine-time world champion who is preparing to compete in her 14th tournament.
U.S.-Canada world championship final in women's hockey is no guarantee as competitive gap closes
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