The Unites States women's national team is ready to get to work after taking care of important business off the ice.
After agreeing to a four-year deal with USA Hockey that ensures a meaningful level of support for the program, the players collaborated on an inspiring video shared by Hilary Knight in advance of the 2017 Women's World Championship, set to begin Friday in Plymouth, Mich.
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In it, the women compare winning the upcoming tournament to the greatest prizes around the wide world of sports.
To Our Dearest Fans,
— Hilary Knight (@Hilary_Knight) March 29, 2017
Together, WE dared to make history. And couldn't have done it without you. See you at #2017WWC#BeBoldForChange #OwnIt pic.twitter.com/WGBZByCcYI
USA has won gold at the past three World Championships, with its only championship loss in the past seven years coming on home ice in 2012.
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