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
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
That's the awesome part. Little girls now have a chance to look up and see women playing soccer, basketball, softball and now hockey - and know they can win a gold medal, too. Angela Ruggiero
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
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. Angela Ruggiero
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
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
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
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
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
It feels right. But it's emotional. Saying goodbye to anything you've done that long is hard. Angela Ruggiero
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
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
But when you come from a large, wonderful family, there's always a way to achieve your goals. Wilma Rudolph
I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me. Wilma Rudolph
I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened. Wilma Rudolph