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
Cammi and Shelley set the foundation for the program. When I came in, I idolized them, but it was time to move on. All I know is, I'm going to miss them tremendously.
I remember every single one of these kids.
I love the physical part of the game, and I don't back down from it. I've been in fights in beer-league games back home. But the rules are there for a reason, especially when you're playing a team that's not as big and strong as you are.
I know I'm going to play next year, but four years is a long time. I just don't know whether I can do it yet.
I'm upset that Canada has been running up the score , especially against the host nation. There was no need for that. They're trying to pad their stats.
After they scored, we all reminded ourselves what we had dedicated our lives to and settled down and played like we knew we could.
I came here to win a gold. That's what I wanted. But am I proud of our team? Yes.
I came here to win a gold medal. But am I proud of our team? Yes. We showed a lot of character after hitting rock bottom after the loss to Sweden. No one expected to be playing for the bronze.
I'm really happy we've had these close games, because Canada hasn't had these types of battles.
You know that little girls and boys are watching and will try to emulate you. We're all role models.
You could see when she scored, she wasn't celebrating. That's just how she is. She's a goal-scorer, in hockey, in soccer and in lacrosse. That's just what she does.