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'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.

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

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.

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 have enough muscle already. Now I want to use it in more efficient ways.