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 Read Quote
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 world. Angela Ruggiero Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 and put a face to women’s hockey, to all the IOC members. Angela Ruggiero Read Quote
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 Read Quote
That’s the awesome part. Little girls now have a chance to look up and see women playing soccer, basketball, softball and now hockey – and know they can win a gold medal, too. Angela Ruggiero Read Quote
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 Read Quote
It feels right. But it’s emotional. Saying goodbye to anything you’ve done that long is hard. Angela Ruggiero Read Quote
