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 and the impact that I can have if I'm fully committed to it. Angela Ruggiero commitexcitefully Change image and share on social
There were no women's players I knew of. I didn't even know women's hockey existed. Angela Ruggiero existhockeyknow Change image and share on social
It's not about, 'Let me play as long as I can so I don't have to grow up.' It's about, 'Let me play as long as I enjoy it,' and when it's time to step away, I can step away gracefully even if I'm still good enough to keep playing, because I'm ready for that next phase. Angela Ruggiero enjoygoodgracefully share on social
I look at myself, and how much I've gotten just because I play a sport well. Angela Ruggiero haveplaysport Change image and share on social
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 backhardhockey Change image and share on social
I feel honored and privileged to have represented the USA program over the past 16 years. USA Hockey will always be a part of me and I will cherish the experiences and memories with this team. Angela Ruggiero cherishexperiencefeel Change image and share on social
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 made it a point to increase or grow in some other area of my life. If I were just playing hockey, I would probably be done with the sport. Angela Ruggiero areafindgrow share on social
I still love hockey. It's just I'm at a different stage of my life and I think I'm just ready to grow in other ways outside of just being a hockey player. Angela Ruggiero growhockeylife Change image and share on social
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 athletedegreegive Change image and share on social
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 athleticallymentalpoise Change image and share on social
