I look at myself, and how much I've gotten just because I play a sport well.

There were no women's players I knew of. I didn't even know women's hockey existed.

It feels right. But it's emotional. Saying goodbye to anything you've done that long is hard.

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.

I'm getting more towards that point where I'm ready to kind of pass the torch on and see the next generation succeed behind me.

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.

In a way, by being fully committed to the Olympic movement globally, I'm better able to promote women's hockey and talk about women's hockey and put a face to women's hockey, to all the IOC members.