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“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.”

Quote by Angela Ruggiero

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Angela Ruggiero

Angela Ruggiero (born January 3, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey player, sports executive, and author. She is one of the most decorated women's ice hockey players, winning four Olympic medals (one gold, two silver, one bronze) with the U.S. national team. After retiring, she became a sports administrator, serving on the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission. Ruggiero has also authored books on sports leadership and personal development, advocating for women in sports. more

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