News and Articles

Angela has been featured in many publications, including Glamour, People, NYTimes, and TVGuide. Here are a few we’ve included online:

Former Captain Gets Down to Business

The Harvard Crimson writes about Angela's Apprentice experience. “Angela, you are going to love it,” a fellow contestant on “The Apprentice” gushed to former Harvard women’s hockey captain Angela Ruggiero upon announcing the project idea for the tenth challenge on the hit reality television series— an idea that would send the three-time Olympian packing....

2007 IIHF Women's World Championship

2007 IIHF Women's World Championship April 10, 2007 United States vs. Canada Gold-Medal Game to Air on ESPNU World Championship Showdown to Air in United States on Tape-Delay Basis COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- USA Hockey today announced an agreement with ESPNU to broadcast on a tape-delay basis tonight’s United States vs. Canada Gold Medal final of the 2007 International Ice...

After 'firing', Ruggiero has no time to be down

Angela Ruggiero has competed for Olympic gold medals and she’s competed to be Donald Trump’s The Apprentice on NBC. Going into the boards against hard-nosed hockey players apparently is nothing like going into the boardroom against hard-edge business people....

RUGGIERO FINALIST FOR SULLIVAN AWARD

RUGGIERO FINALIST FOR SULLIVAN AWARD Three-Time U.S. Olympian and Director of Project Hope Among 15 Finalists for Top Amateur Athlete Award...

Click here to vote for Angela as the top amateur athlete!

Ballots for the 77th Sullivan Award are being sent this week to AAU officials, U.S. Olympic Committee members, college sports information directors and others. Fans, too, can join in the voting for the nation's top amateur athlete online. The total fan votes count one-third toward the final tally. Voting ends March 31. The winner for athletic excellence in 2006 will...

Ruggiero eager to get back on ice

Angela Ruggiero has probably received more exposure on ``The Apprentice Los Angeles'' than in any of her three Olympics, but she still thirsts for hockey......

Article: Ivy@50

While there is so much to say about her as a hockey player, the legacy Harvard's Angela Ruggiero hopes to leave is one of service and commitment to mankind....

Newsletter: The Olympian

On September 19, it was announced that Angela Ruggiero (ice hockey, 1998, '02, '06) has been appointed the Director of Charles B. Wang Ice Hockey "Project Hope," a new Islanders program aimed at providing young Chinese athletes with access to higher education...

The Mercury News: Defenseman Ruggiero makes power play on `Apprentice'

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Detriot Free Press: Ruggiero not on the firing line

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Press Release: Ruggiero Set to Appear on NBC’s "The Apprentice" Starting Sunday

This past summer, Ruggiero traveled to Los Angeles to film the show, which features 18 contestants ranging from 24-37 years in age. The Olympian’s competitors include an internet entrepreneur, a construction firm owner and five attorneys.

Figure Magazine Cover and Article

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USolympicteam.com: Ruggiero to appear on "The Apprentice"

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Article: Newsday

In a - let's just call it "bizarre" - coincidence, no fewer than four contestants with Long Island connections will appear on the new Los Angeles-based edition of NBC's "The Apprentice,"

TV Guide Article on the Apprentice

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Toronto Star: Hired or fired? Ruggiero not about to tell

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Women Sports Foundation 2006 Annual Salute to Women in Sports

A powerful evening aimed at honoring the astounding achievements of female athletes and those who have contributed to the landscape of women’s sports.

NHL.com Article on Project Hope

Xentel DM Announces Legends Classic Tour 2006 Featuring Canada Versus the World

Xentel DM Announces Legends Classic Tour 2006 Featuring Canada Versus the World

USA Hockey Announces 2006 U.S. Women’s Select Team

USA Hockey Announces 2006 U.S. Women’s Select Team Team to Travel to Kitchener, Ont., in November for Four Nations Cup

Article: USA Hockey on Project Hope Oct. 3, 2006

“It will be wonderful to give kids an opportunity to play hockey, because hockey has given so much to me,” [Angela] said. “It’s great to have an ‘in’ in China, knowing that we’re developing educational opportunities and really launching a sport there. I hope this sparks other NHL franchises to become involved.”

Women in HHOF Legends Tour- Canadian Press 9/20/06

"It'll be interesting because we'll be dressing in the same room for the first time," Campbell said of pulling on pads alongside Granato and Ruggiero. "Off the ice, there's a great deal of respect, and it'll be exciting to have all of us included in such great games."

New York Islander's Project Hope!

"I am very excited to work with Charles Wang, Mike Milbury and the Islanders organization as part of this truly humanitarian effort," said Ruggiero. "I hope that I can use my background and energy to make a difference in the lives of many children, both globally and locally."

Show-Me Games!

California: Sand, sun and surf, right? Not for Angela and Billy Ruggiero. The brother-and-sister duo found their calling on the ice of a hockey rink. "My dad," Angela said when giving credit for the family's hockey prowess. "It just became a family sport. We traveled together, it kept us out of trouble and kept the family together."

Angela on the 'Apprentice' and in the News

Have you seen any of the news coverage about Angela hitting the boardroom with Donald Trump on next seasons' "Apprentice"? Check out these articles!

Article: Team USA's Angela Ruggiero to Appear on 'The Apprentice'

“I’m delighted to have an Olympian in our cast, especially one who went to Harvard,” said Burnett, executive producer, “The Apprentice.” “It’s a unique hiring opportunity for Donald Trump if she’s lucky enough to win.; But in order to win, she’ll need to be the best of the best as she battles against many motivated and talented job applicants.”

Article: Hockey player scores shot at 'Apprentice'

"It's an honor to have been selected by America," Ruggiero said in a statement. "I'll definitely be bringing my Olympic spirit and competitive edge to the game."

The Votes are In!!! Ruggiero Selected for The Apprentice!!!

"The results are in and I'm thrilled with the viewers decision," said Trump, executive producer, "The Apprentice." "We'll see if Angela can ice the competition as we take the boardroom to the West Coast."

Article: Ruggiero's post-Olympic adventure keeps on spinning

Excerpt: "Since returning from Turin in late February, Ruggiero has been crisscrossing the globe, showing off her three Olympic medals (gold in 1998, silver in 2002 and bronze in Turin) at charity and promotional events, visiting friends and family all across America, basking on a beach at a resort in Puerto Rico thanks to hockey team sponsor Hilton, giving speeches...

Article Posted by MSNBC.com

"If there is something called an Olympic spirit that has somehow survived today’s win-or-else attitude toward sports, this group embodies it. If it really is about playing your best and taking pride in that, this was the game that showed it."

Glamour Magazine Feb Issue

Pick up this month's issue of Glamour Magazine to check out a 2 page spread featuring a huge photo of me and my teammates!...

Amature Athletic Foundation Interview 2/2/06

The AAF interviewed me this week... Great interview and a lot about my book, "Breaking the Ice" Amature Athletic Foundation...

ABC News Feature 2/2/06

The interview is called the "she-lap Shot"...Julie Chu and I did it yesterday! ABC NEWS FEATURE...