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
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 forwardglassguess 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
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
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
It feels right. But it's emotional. Saying goodbye to anything you've done that long is hard. Angela Ruggiero emotionalfeltgoodbye Change image and share on social
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 generationkindpas Change image and share on social
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 backfleetlack Change image and share on social
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 commitfacefully Change image and share on social