Mia Iwicki

Playing for the WC Swans has developed me into the person and athlete I am today. In particular, Coach Ray has been an influential part of my high school and college success as a goaltender. Ray has developed and formulated an environment in which every athlete feels safe, heard, and has the opportunity to succeed. Each team is hand-crafted with girls who lift each other up, work together, and possess a common goal. We all want to get better, work harder, be stronger athletes, and ultimately, win. Ray takes the time to develop relationships with each of his players. In particular, Ray has helped countless girls find their place on NCAA ice hockey teams, while still giving them a place to play and train each summer. Additionally, he employs his older players as coaches and allows them to take the initiative as strong, competent, hard-working leaders of his teams, practices, games, and tournaments. I can’t imagine where I would be right now without the unwavering support of WC Swans Hockey and Head Coach and owner Ray Monroe. Each member of the greater Swans family is lucky to be a part of the community we have all built together under Coach Ray.