Get QuoteDark Inspirational Quotes App

" When I was 5, I'm like,' I'm doing this,' whether there's women's ice hockey, men's ice hockey, whatever it was in my future. "

Related Quotes:

" Obviously, different people identify me as the face of women's hockey and whatnot, but like my teammates, I'm just there to perform and compete. "

" I know there are sort of misnomers that women's hockey isn't as physical or fast as the guys, but women's hockey is very dynamic and tactful in its own ways. It's just as respectable of a sport as any male counterpart. "

" Being surrounded by great women and amazing role models and good teammates allowed me to unfold and evolve into the person that I am today. "

" It was tough to get to where I am, to get the following that I do have on social media and all the fans out there, which I greatly appreciate, but I would love to have a template so the next girl who grows up doesn't have to go through a lot of the hardships that we faced in our generation. "

" Everything I do is for a gold medal for this country. "

" I love cheeseburgers; I love fries, cheese curds, the list goes on. "

" The songs that are on my playlist find themselves there because I can identify with the lyrics, or they have some magical transformative power in the beat. "

" I absolutely love music. Music is so powerful and can set the tone and change your mood. "

" I try to get a well-balanced diet with a mix of greens, protein, and carbs. "

" I think, as an athlete, you tend to be cautious of your body language and what you're doing on the ice. That might be the only moment someone sees you. "

" I think you are a product of the environment you surround yourself in, and everything you've experienced is a part of you and the fabric you are in. "

Surround Yourself

" I would like to go back to school, potentially. "

" Social media is huge. You can give people a behind-the-scenes look at your life. "

" I've always been sensitive to the phrase 'like a girl,' especially when I was growing up and was told I couldn't play with the boys. It really resonated with me. I was so inspired by the first #LikeAGirl video, and I wanted to be a part of such a powerful message. "

" I saw the older kids entering the rink carrying hockey sticks and bags, and I was fascinated by the equipment. Once I started skating faster, I was attracted to the speed and dynamics of hockey. I never looked back! "

" I absolutely have loved my career path and everything that I've done personally, but it was tough. "

" The most valuable advice I can give is plan for your success. Write down your ideal goal, creating checkpoints for yourself along the way that align with the end goal. Set up rewards for achieving both little victories and big ones. "

" I golf for my own entertainment and my teammates' entertainment. "

" I believe in lifestyle changes to accommodate a healthy living. "

" You have to lose to win a silver medal, so that's always the tough thing to wrap your head around. "

" My dad was traveling a lot, but when he would come home and cook, he'd cook pizza. "

" In my first two world championship experiences, I barely saw the ice at all. "

" The song 'I Feel the Earth Move' brings me back to those younger years when I was taking my first strides on the ice. "

" Growing up, and the way that the media portrays, you're supposed to look a certain way. Muscles aren't beautiful. Muscles aren't feminine. "

" Each person on a team has a responsibility and a role, and knowing the value of each individual and what they bring to the table is something very special and unique. "

" Fortunately, I have some amazing partners that I work with that continue to support me and enable me to unleash the best me! "

" When I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, I was highly encouraged to move to Boston to train as a hopeful for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games. I remember packing up my car, traveling out here to live with other teammates and share an apartment. "

" People don't know how fantastic women's ice hockey is. People don't know how fantastic hockey is in general. "

" My two earliest memories - earning little buttons on our skates when we learned how to skate from one end of the ice to the other and when I first lifted the puck. "

" As long as I still love the game and I can contribute to a team, I'd love to keep playing. "