Tryouts for the Ridgefield Amateur Hockey Association (RAHA)’s first all-girls team are March 3 and 5. Click here to register and keep reading to learn a little more about the two Ridgefield hockey moms who are head coaches and the founders of this special team.
How old are your kids and how long have you lived in Ridgefield?
MM: Carson, 12 and Sloane, 8 (both play hockey in Ridgefield) We moved from NYC in 2021.
AT: We have lived in town since 2016. Our kids are 9 and 7.
Why Ridgefield?
MM: We love the New England vibe-we wanted a place that was good for families, still close to NYC with a community feel.
AT: We liked the small town feel, the community vibe, good schools and of course because the town has a rink.
What do you love most about coaching girls hockey?
MM: SO MANY THINGS-creating opportunities for young girls, watching them develop skills, fostering friendships and community. It’s the moments when a player who makes a fearless defensive play or scores a goal, and looks back at the bench with that “I did it” smile. It is such a rewarding experience!
AT: Watching them get better each time they step on the ice and seeing their friendships.
What do you do when you are not coaching the lady Lions?
MM: I have been teaching for 20 years. I am currently a teacher at Barlow Mountain Elementary.
AT: Accountant and college hockey coach
Favorites & Fun Facts
Favorite NHL or NFL Team: (MM) NY Rangers (AT) Patriots
One food I couldn’t live without: (MM) My family’s Hungarian dish – Chicken Paprikash (AT) Pasta
If you weren’t hockey moms, what sport would you most love to watch: (MM) figure skating (AT) Ninja Warrior
Greatest indulgence: (MM) Chocolate (AT) also chocolate
Talent I most wish I had: (MM) Cooking
If I didn’t live here, I’d live: (MM) I would move back to NYC or somewhere in Europe (AT) Canada
Favorite hobby: (MM) Exercising (AT) Hiking
What is your go-to karaoke song: (MM) I don’t like to be in the spotlight but if I had to: Regulate by Warren G. (AT) Friends in Low Places
Favorite restaurant in Ridgefield? (MM) Tablao (AT) Hideaway
One thing people might be surprised to know: (MM) I love board games – I’m very competitive! (AT) Loves crafting
If I weren’t doing this, what would I be doing? (MM) I would still be working in sports in some capacity. (AT) Physical Therapist
Quick This or That
Candy or popcorn at the movies? (MM) Popcorn (AT) Popcorn
Cook or order in? (MM) Order in (AT) Order in
Coffee or tea? (MM) Tea (AT) Coffee
Be embarrassed or be afraid? (MM) Afraid (AT) Embarrassed
Camping or glamping? (MM) Glamping (AT) Camping
Broadway show or TV show? (MM) That’s a hard one: I love to binge a good series, but nothing beats the excitement of the live talent, music and storytelling. (AT) TV Show
Text or call? (MM) Text (AT) Test
Sneakers or dress shoes? (MM) Sneakers (AT) Sneakers
Sauna or cold plunge? (MM) Sauna (AT) Sauna
Beach or mountain? (MM) Beach (AT) Mountain
Comedy or drama? (MM) Comedy (AT) Comedy
