Hilary Knight may be one of the most decorated players in women’s hockey but when it comes to wedding planning, the Olympic gold medalist is taking a decidedly low‑pressure approach. Fresh off her engagement, Knight says she and fiancée Brittany Bowe are in no rush to map out the big day. In fact, she joked that the moment you get engaged, the world seems to have only one question: When’s the wedding? “We just got engaged,” Knight laughed. “It’ll probably take us a while because I’m back in the pro season and still doing that. We’ll see where we end up in the next year or so.” Adding to the timing puzzle, Knight’s brother is getting married this fall. That puts the couple “in the queue,” as she put it and is perfectly content to let things unfold naturally. While the date remains wide open, the vision for the wedding is already sparking some playful back‑and‑forth between the couple. “Britt wants to do some destination,” Knight said. “And I kind of want to do, like, a Western‑themed thing.” Sun Valley, Idaho, a place Knight describes as “really special,” is high on her personal list. But she’s also open to wherever Bowe imagines hosting friends and family, ideally for what Knight hopes will be “a big rager for all.” Knight’s relationship with the men’s hockey team When asked whether the men’s national team might make the guest list, Knight didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, I mean, some of the guys that we’re close with, definitely,” she said. “Obviously, weddings are, for me, a personal thing. If someone’s in that support group, they’re definitely gonna get the invite.” Knight said the teams grew close throughout the Milan Cortina Olympics, connecting in small but meaningful ways, including going to each other’s events, grabbing meals in the dining hall or spending time together in the medical treatment room. She described “a bunch of touchpoints” with the men’s team and said there was “definitely a genuine level of support there.” She acknowledged that “at the end of the tournament, things kind of went a little crazy,” but emphasized that the bond between the programs remained strong. After the Olympics, the men’s and women’s programs were briefly pulled into some political controversy. The situation created some unwanted noise and added a layer of tension around both teams. Looking ahead, Knight said she’s focused on shifting the conversation back to what both teams accomplished. “I’m excited to shift the narrative so we celebrate what both the men’s and women’s teams achieve because a gold medal is special no matter who wins it.” ...read more read less