Angela Ruggiero
Angela Ruggiero
Angela Marie Ruggierois an American ice hockey defenseman. She is a member of the International Olympic Committee and was a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team, medaling in four successive Winter Olympic Games, including one Gold medal, two Silver, and one Bronze. She competed in ten Women's World Championships winning four Gold medals and six Silver. She also authored a memoir about her hockey experiences called Breaking the Ice. She also was a contestant on the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth3 January 1980
CountryUnited States of America
We won't face the same pressure against the Swiss that we'll face against a Finland or a Canada. But I expect a battle. It is the Olympics. Hopefully, every country brings their best game.
We're mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted right now. The stress -- we had players waking up and throwing up.
We're excited to win the medal. But I think maybe in the back of our heads, we wish we were playing in the next game.
We know what kind of class we have.
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.
I'm able to give a voice to the athletes around the world - use my degree for something other than the power play.
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.
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.
I wish I could play the whole game and come back tomorrow.
I look at myself, and how much I've gotten just because I play a sport well.
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.
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.
As a veteran, you're a little more poised on that mental side. But athletically, I didn't really think I could get better.
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.