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" Growing up on an all-boys' team wasn't the easiest thing. I'd have guys come after me on the ice and just hit me because I'm a girl. I'd have parents heckling me from the stands, other parents not wanting me on the team, not making certain teams just because I was a girl. "

Hilary Knight

Girl

Ice

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Hilary Knight

Be Strong

Hockey

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Men

Women

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Hilary Knight

Learn

Just

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