Angela Ruggiero Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“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.”

“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.”

“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 look at myself, and how much I've gotten just because I play a sport well.”

“Right now, I'm standing behind the glass, and I guess that's a metaphor for how my life will be going forward.”

“I wish I could play the whole game and come back tomorrow.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”