But inside of me I knew that the Olympics were still there. I was still young enough. I knew that once I transitioned out of hockey, it would be really hard to go back. — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
The more I've done work with the IOC the more I've come to realize I'm really excited about this, the work that I'm doing… — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
There were no women's players I knew of. I didn't even know women's hockey existed. — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
It feels right. But it's emotional. Saying goodbye to anything you've done that long is hard. — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
I feel honored and privileged to have represented the USA program over the past 16 years. USA Hockey will always be a part of… — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
I'm in the perfect position. It's a sports position and a political position where I can help better the lives of athletes around the… — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
In a way, by being fully committed to the Olympic movement globally, I'm better able to promote women's hockey and talk about women's hockey… — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
As a veteran, you're a little more poised on that mental side. But athletically, I didn't really think I could get better. — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
I'm able to give a voice to the athletes around the world - use my degree for something other than the power play. — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
I'm getting more towards that point where I'm ready to kind of pass the torch on and see the next generation succeed behind me. — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
I find that I've tried to become a better hockey player every year and not just hold on. At the same time, I've also… — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
Right now, I'm standing behind the glass, and I guess that's a metaphor for how my life will be going forward. — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
The Women's Sports Foundation holds a unique position in developing opportunities for girls and women of all abilities to be active whether recreationally or… — Angela Ruggiero Copy Share Image
