There were no women’s players I knew of. I didn’t even know women’s hockey existed. Angela Ruggiero Read Quote
I look at myself, and how much I’ve gotten just because I play a sport well. Angela Ruggiero Read Quote
I’m not playing for lack of options. But this is such a fleeting thing. When I’m done, I’m never, ever going to be able to come back to it. I know Vancouver is my last go. Angela Ruggiero Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 competitively, and I’m excited to help lead the organization to impact even more lives. It is an honor to continue to build the legacy created by Billie Jean King and all of our leaders. Angela Ruggiero Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
