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
I think Americans expect gold. You're idolized when you win a gold medal. We really put our lives on hold for this long. We've got a lot inside of us right now.
You don't expect to go to a shootout. We didn't even know the protocol. We wanted to win the game flat-out.
My sister is stuffing the ballot box. I know I'd be fired. I'd expect it. But you know, that would be an interesting career move.
She played like I expect her to play -- perfect.
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.
I've never played a consolation game in my life. We expected to be playing for a gold medal.
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 think it's sad. For all of Canada to be upset with the United States for something that didn't happen...
We don't think about it (the big game with Canada). We try not to if it suddenly flips into our head.
Right now, while I'm playing, no. I want to make it to the final and win a gold. But for the sport, yeah, I would love to see it.
I'm so excited to be back at my school and see so many familiar faces. It really feels like I'm home.
We love her, and she is a great athlete. She's probably going to be on this team in a few years.
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.