Take Your Shot at Hockey Day - Head Coach:
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Caption: Ryann Geldner playing for Team USA Red at the Bermuda ISBHF World Masters Championships 2018.
Career: PS 129 John H. Finley Community School Technology teacher grades 1-5.
College: Master of Professional Studies (MPS) Manhattanville College, Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) Minnesota State University, Mankato, Resource Management
Hockey Experience: While playing Division I collegiate ice hockey for the Mavericks at Minnesota State University, Mankato, coach Geldner Played in 113 games had 32 goals and 28 assists for 60 points. She had a 295 shooting percentage and lead the team in goals (7) and points (11) her senior year(source).
GETTING TO KNOW YOU …
Hometown: Saint Peter, Minnesota
Shot: Righty, Flex 40
Position: Forward
Playing Experience: 35+ Years
Coaching Experience: 20+ Years
Semi-Professional Teams: Vancouver Griffins, Telus Lightning, Minnesota Whitecaps
International Experience: USA Bandy Team Sweden 2008, Norway 2010; USA Ball Hockey Bermuda 2018, Czech Republic 2022
USA Ball Hockey Medals: Bronze 2018, Gold 2022
What is your most memorable hockey moment and why?
Winning a World Championship with my teammates in Prague, Czech Republic 2022 because we beat Canada, our biggest rival.
My favorite hockey players are: Mikyla Grant-Mentis (PHF), Amy Egli (MNSU,M), Malik Garvin (WNE) and all the kids that play for IHIH
Favorite Hockey Teams: Minnesota Whitecaps, Metropolitan Riveters, NY Islanders, MN Wild
Favorite Pre-game Meal: Eating Angel Hair pasta with red sauce, no meat.
My superstition/what brings me luck is: I hold my stick blade-down while on the bench so the goals don’t get stuck in the handle, shake them down if you forget. My college line-mate Ashleigh Miller taught me that.