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
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'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
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 athleteliveperfect 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
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
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
