As a veteran, you're a little more poised on that mental side. But athletically, I didn't really think I could get better.

But inside of me I knew that the Olympics were still there. I was still young enough. I knew that once I transitioned out of hockey, it would be really hard to go back.

I wish I could play the whole game and come back tomorrow.

I'm able to give a voice to the athletes around the world - use my degree for something other than the power play.

The more I've done work with the IOC the more I've come to realize I'm really excited about this, the work that I'm doing and the impact that I can have if I'm fully committed to it.

That's the awesome part. Little girls now have a chance to look up and see women playing soccer, basketball, softball and now hockey - and know they can win a gold medal, too.

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.