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.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.
I love hockey because of the respect for history and for the game itself.
I'm extremely well recognized in Korea just because of what I do on the ice, and there is a lack of that in Canada because hockey is our sport and it will be for eternity.
I've been through the process qualifying for the World Cup, which is an amazing, two-year process. It was an honor to represent the U.S. and to represent the city of Los Angeles and California.
I really did love hockey. It was one of my favorite things to do.
I think as a Canadian hockey player, you go through it in your mind so many times, being able to stand on that blue line and hear your national anthem play and being a gold medal champion, you dream of that. And then to be able to accomplish that and actually win a gold medal and represent your country its an amazing feeling.
I'm proud of the U.S.A. We've done some amazing things. To wear our flag in the Olympics is an honor.
I was always really inspired by watching the older girls competing, just seeing other Olympians do great things, and I just really wanted to be a part of that whole experience. And to be able to represent USA was always a goal of mine.
The opportunity to go up to Canada and play was just a blessing for me and my family.
I'm a very, very proud Canadian, and having the privilege to represent my country on the international level was the highlight of my 18-year career.