A Team Canada hockey player from Ste. Anne has apologized for taking off her silver medal immediately after receiving it at the winter games in South Korea.

Jocelyne Larocque, distraught at losing the gold medal game in a shootout, took off the medal and held it in her hand during the medals ceremony. Some people criticized the move while others say they understand it was something done in the heat of the moment.

In her written apology, Larocque says in the moment, she was disappointed with the outcome of the game and her emotions got the better of her. She adds she meant no disrespect and is proud of her team for its performance.

Larocque says it's a moment she wishes she could take back, on account of her position as a role model to young girls and representing her country. She continues, saying, "I am truly sorry".

The full text of her apology is below:

"I want to apologize to the IOC, IIHF, the PyeongChang Olympic Organizing Committee, Canadian Olympic Committee, Hockey Canada and most especially to my teammates and our fans for removing my silver medal after it was presented to me. In the moment, I was disappointed with the outcome of the game, and my emotions got the better of me. I meant no disrespect - it has been an honour to represent my country and win a medal for Canada. I'm proud of our team, and proud to be counted among the Canadian athletes who have won medals at these Games. Being on the podium at the world's biggest sporting event is a great achievement and one that I'm thankful I was able to experience with my teammates. For all fans, young and old, please understand this was a moment in time that I truly wish I could take back. I take seriously being a role model to young girls and representing our country. My actions did not demonstrate the values our team, myself and my family live and for that I am truly sorry."