Memorable moments
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International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame (IIHF HoF)
In May 2015, I was inducted as the first Swedish woman into the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame (IIHF HoF). I got to be part of an incredibly honoring and memorable ceremony down in Prague, Czech Republic during the Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship. The other amazing people who were elected were: Dominik Hasek, Robert Reichel, Scott Niedermayer, Fran Rider, Monique Scheier-Schneider (Paul Loicq Award), and the Richard “Bibi” Torriani award that went to Lucio Topatigh.
Sweden's Hockey Hall of Fame (HHoF)
In March 2015, I was elected as the second woman in the Swedish Hockey Hall of Fame (HHoF), and received the award during the Women’s World Championship at home in Malmö in March 2015. In connection with the ceremony, this tribute film was shown to the right.
Invited to the White House in Washington
After all three NCAA wins, we were invited to the White House in Washington to be honored by President George W. Bush. As team captain, I got to present our gift of a Bulldog jersey to Bush, and also had the opportunity to chat with one of the most powerful leaders of our time. An incredible memory that I will always carry with me.
Four Olympics
My four Olympics! Athletes from all over the world gather to compete for the glory of themselves and their nations. It is a time and place to make history and peace between people and countries. It is three weeks filled with concentration, joy, disappointment and heartfelt emotions. An Olympic Games is definitely worth all the hard work; all the hours in the gym, on the ice and on the track.
UMD's school record
On February 22, 2003, I set the UMD school record for points scored (both men’s and women’s) with a goal and an assist in the game against Bemidji State. I finished my college career with a total of 232 points, including 119 goals.
