Angela Ruggiero
Ice Hockey Player, 4-time Olympian
Born
January 3rd, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished ice hockey player, represented the United States in four Olympic Games from 1998 to 2014, winning a gold medal in 1998 and a silver in 2002. Played for the University of Minnesota, winning a national championship in 2000. Competed professionally in the National Women's Hockey League and helped establish professional women's leagues. Served as a member of the International Olympic Committee, contributing to the development of women's sports on a global scale. Inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.
Won Olympic gold in 1998 and silver in 2002
Played for the University of Minnesota, 2000 NCAA champion
Competed in the National Women's Hockey League
Inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015
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