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The Reading Royals Ice Angels will perform at Friday and Saturday Reading Royals home games. The Ice Angels interact with the fans, the community and bring enthusiasm to the arena. Outside of the Royals home games the Ice Angels will be involved with community events all around berks county. Sound like something you might be interested it? Email the Ice Angels  at iceangels@royalshockey.com

MEET THE ICE ANGELS

Ice Angel Coach and Captain Andria
Hey Royals Nation! Captain Andria is excited to return for her eighth season as a Reading Royals Ice Angel, her seventh year as captain, and her first year stepping into the role of coach! Born and raised in Reading, PA, Andria has been a dedicated dancer and cheerleader for 28 years. She’s trained in many styles, but hip hop and jazz are her favorites and where she feels most at home.

Back in high school, Andria was captain of her cheerleading team and earned the title of All-American Cheerleader six years in a row. Before joining the Ice Angels for their premiere 2018 season, she performed with the Reading Junior Fightin’ Phils Dance Team and the Junior Reading Express Steam Team. She graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health in 2017, and later from Reading Area Community College in 2020 with her Nursing degree.

Andria works as a passionate labor and delivery nurse, providing compassionate care for mothers, babies, and families. She additionally teaches birthing classes and educational programs at her hospital. You can also find Andria teaching hip hop and jazz at the Academy of Movement, where she loves to share her passion of dance with her wonderful students.

Outside of dancing and nursing, some of Andria’s favorite hobbies include boxing, training at the gym, cooking with her family, sneaker shopping, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones. Her favorite color is hot pink, and her favorite food—without question—is her Nonna’s calamari.

Andria is truly excited to return to the Ice Angels this season and continue creating amazing memories with all the loyal Royals fans. Over the years, her teammates have become like sisters, and she’s grateful for the friendships and connections she’s built. Performing has always been a huge part of her life, and thanks to the Reading Royals organization and community, she gets to keep doing what she loves right here in her hometown.

Fire It Up Royals!

Ice Angel Steph

Steph is returning for her fifth season as an Ice Angel! She has been cheerleading since second grade and went on to spend four years on the high school varsity team at Wilson High School. During that time, she earned the title of National Cheerleaders Association All-American four times and served as varsity captain her senior year. Steph continued her cheer journey at Penn State, University Park, where she cheered for football, basketball, hockey, and volleyball. (WE ARE!) After college, she later returned to the sidelines as the varsity cheerleading coach at Governor Mifflin High School for two years before joining the Ice Angels in 2021. 

Steph earned her Bachelor’s degree from Penn State in 2017 and her Master’s in Elementary Education, also from Penn State, in 2023. She now teaches fifth-grade math and science and serves as the coordinator for her school’s Mini-THON, helping to raise funds for childhood cancer.

When she’s not in the classroom or on the ice, Steph loves going to the beach, watching football, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite food is bruschetta, and her favorite color is pink.

This year Steph is also taking on a new role in assisting the Captains with choreography and leading the team and she could not be more excited! Steph is incredibly grateful for another season as an Ice Angel and can’t wait to meet fans, dance, and cheer on the team all year long. Go Royals!

Ice Angel Maya

Maya is thrilled to be returning for her fifth season as a Reading Royals Ice Angel! She began cheerleading at the age of seven years old through Wilson School District and Cheer FX Allstars. She also has experience in musical and community theater productions.

Day to day, Maya is a Veterinary Technician at a general practice. She is extremely passionate about her love for animals and is so grateful to provide the care that they need. One day she hopes to open an animal sanctuary for special needs and senior animals, and would love to work with wildlife and exotics across the world. Since a young girl, she dreamed of being an animal nurse and was always starstruck by cheerleaders. Maya is so grateful to be able to accomplish two of her biggest goals and would like to thank her mother for always being supportive and helping these dreams come true! 

Her other hobbies include traveling, photography, graphic design, concerts, arts and crafts, collecting stickers, video games, and spending time with family and friends. You may also catch her bartending at a local beer company! She loves all colors, trying new foods, and finding the humor in life. Maya is excited to be taking on a new adventure this year by becoming one of the Social Media Managers for the Ice Angels! Maya is extremely thankful for the Ice Angels becoming another family to her and being a light in her life, and for all the wonderful fans they get to interact and grow connections with. Go Royals and thank you for supporting us!

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Gretchen is so happy to be back in the Jungle as a third-year Ice Angel Veteran for the 2025-26 season! Dancing has been Gretchen's passion for over 20 years and she is so grateful for this experience that keeps that spark alive, while getting the chance to connect with Royals Nation. Gretchen grew up on stage as a competitive dancer, training in many styles of dance. She often says that without the opportunity to grow up dancing, she wouldn't be the person she is today. She is extremely thankful for her family’s support of her dance training throughout the years.

Gretchen also has a passion for crime reduction and mental health advocacy. She has both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Widener University. By day, Gretchen is the director of a forensic mental health program at a non-profit, and by night, she lights up the ice at the Santander Arena! This season, Gretchen has elevated her media skills even further and now serves as one of our Social Media Managers. In her free time, Gretchen loves to read, listen to music, and spend time with her fiancé, family and friends. Go Royals!

Ice Angel Maddie M

Hey Reading Royals Fans! Maddie is a second year team member of the Ice Angels. Maddie grew up in a small town called Tamaqua, PA and attended Tamaqua High School. She began her college education at Lehigh Carbon Community College where she earned her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and then transferred to Kutztown University where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Maddie just recently completed a Master’s program in Education with a Reading Specialist certification. She is a 3rd grade teacher!

When Maddie is not hitting the books, she's hitting the dance floor! Maddie has been an avid dancer since she was 3 years old and has performed all around the world! She has trained in multiple styles of dance including jazz, hiphop, tap, pom jazz, and lyrical. Maddie had the opportunity to perform on two Royal Caribbean cruises, in Times Square, New York City on the Aladdin Broadway Stage with Dance the World Broadway, and was one of the All-American Halftime Show performers for the 2016 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida! During her college career at KU, Maddie was a two-year member of the Kutztown University Dance Team where she performed on the Gold Team for three seasons. As a member of the team, Maddie had the opportunity to perform at the Philadelphia Phillies, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, and at two halftime performances for the Philadelphia 76ers. Maddie was voted the "Tom Brady of KUDT" because they thought she would "never retire from dance"; her teammates were right, this year marks her 21st year of dancing.

Maddie's favorite color is purple, and loves Notre Dame and the San Francisco 49ers! Back in 2016 her and her best friend auditioned for Dance Moms in Brooklyn, New Year. Maddie is also the world's pickiest eater, she survives solely on pizza, chicken nuggets, and french fries! 

One of Maddie's favorite pastimes is capturing memories; she is always taking recap videos and pictures of her and her friends. She is very thankful for her family, friends, and teammates who have supported her and gotten her to this point in her life. She is so honored and excited to be performing with the Ice Angels this year and looks forward to the season with the girls! Go Royals!

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Hi Everyone! Ice Angel Olivia is a second year member of the team this year. She was born and raised in Allentown, PA with her parents and 2 sisters. 

She has been dancing for 20 years, 10 of those being competitively. She also had the opportunity to teach dance for 5 years. Her favorite style of dance is Pom, Hip-Hop, and Ballet. 

Outside of dance, Olivia loves everything about Halloween and also enjoys a good spooky movie. Olivia's favorite color is black and can always go for a good book. She enjoys reading, watching a good documentary, and snuggling up with her dogs Purl and Hazel.

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Ice Angel Madison D.

This is Madison’s rookie season as a Reading Royals Ice Angel! Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Madison has been passionate about dance and athletics from a young age. She grew up training in multiple styles of dance before taking a break to pursue soccer competitively, which led her to play at the collegiate level. During her time at Kutztown University, Madison reconnected with her love of performing and became a proud member of the Kutztown University Dance Team.

Outside of dance, Madison works as a graphic designer, combining her creativity and eye for detail to bring ideas to life through visual design. She also enjoys photography, crafting, snowmobiling, line dancing, and spending time with her friends and family. Madison has always had a love for sports and continues to stay active both on and off the ice.

Madison is so excited to join the Reading Royals Ice Angels for her first season and is looking forward to performing in front of the best fans around. She can’t wait to make lasting memories with her amazing teammates and share her energy and passion with Royals Nation!

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Ice Angel Casey

Casey is a rookie member of the Ice Angels squad, and she couldn’t be more excited to begin her journey with this amazing organization!

She’s proud to call New Jersey home, living in the perfect spot just 30 minutes from both Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore. Casey attended Timber Creek Regional High School in Sicklerville and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, along with undergraduate certificates in Elementary Writing Arts, K–12 Reading, and Middle School Mathematics.

Casey has been dancing her entire life. She trained for many years at Eden School of Dance in Erial, New Jersey, where she attended numerous conventions and learned from a variety of talented professional dancers. More recently, she has trained at Flair Dance Company in Collingswood under Christina Dunnington, where she was part of their Hip-Hop team for three years, performing at competitions like World of Dance, and participated in their tap intensive program under Ryan Fiedel.

This isn’t Casey’s first experience dancing professionally. She was previously a member of the Philadelphia Soulmates Dance Team in 2019, cheering on the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football team. After exploring other opportunities, she’s thrilled to have finally found her home with the Reading Royals Ice Angels.

Off the ice, Casey is a passionate 4th Grade Teacher who has been teaching for three years. She loves her students deeply and often supports them outside the classroom by attending their extracurricular events. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her two dogs, Marvel and Bucky, and making memories with her boyfriend, Dennis, and her family. Her favorite color is yellow, her favorite animal is an otter, and she proudly cheers for the Philadelphia Flyers.

This season, Casey is most excited to be part of a team again. Her goal is to grow more confident both personally and as a dancer while building lifelong friendships and creating memories that will last well beyond this season.

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Ice Angel Sarah

Sarah is starting her rookie season with the Reading Royals Ice Angels and could not be more excited. Sarah has been dancing for 19 years. She grew up taking many styles of dance from a local dance studio. In college, she was on the Millersville University Dance Team, a completely student-run team, for 4 years, where she served as philanthropy chair, vice president, and president. In college, she also had the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level at the College Classic National Championship in the styles of jazz and pom. Sarah is trained in styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, hiphop, lyrical, contemporary, pom, acro, couples, Zumba, pop funk jazz, and breakdancing. Her favorite will forever be pointe, even though she retired from it after graduating from high school. 

She is from Reading, PA, and graduated from Governor Mifflin High School. Sarah also graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and plans to pursue her Master's degree in the near future. She is now a Kindergarten teacher in the area. Her hobbies include reading, line dancing, traveling, and going to concerts. Her favorite color is green, and she has been to 37 states!

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Ice Angel Laura

Laura is thrilled to be joining the Reading Royals Ice Angels for her rookie season! She has been dancing for the past 19 years and brings a strong background in performance, competition, and choreography. She spent five years competing regionally and nationally, earning two titles and placing in the Top 5 multiple times between 2016 and 2021. She continued her training at West Chester University, where she was a four-year member of the University Dance Company. During her time there, she choreographed for three semesters, hosted master classes, and served as the company’s Social Chair. She graduated with degrees in both Dance and Communications & Media. Laura is extensively trained in jazz, modern, hip-hop, and contemporary styles, and she loves teaching and performing across a variety of styles. She currently teaches at two dance studios in Berks County and Lititz, where she’s passionate about helping her students grow in confidence, artistry, and strength. Outside of dance, she’s dedicated to fitness and cross-training, especially weightlifting, cycling, Pilates, and barre classes, which help her stay strong and balanced as both a performer and teacher. Laura recently added a bunny to her family and also has three dogs who keep her on her toes! She loves spending time with her fiancé and family, planning her dream wedding in Punta Cana, and soaking up the sunshine whenever she can. A true summer girl at heart, Laura loves the beach and any day that involves warm weather and ocean air. Her favorite color is yellow, and she’s a dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan! She’s so thankful for her family, friends, and teammates who have supported her throughout her dance journey. Laura is honored to be performing with the Ice Angels this year and looks forward to an incredible season with the team. Go Royals!

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Ice Angel Content Creator and Assistant Choreographer Edwin
Hey Royals Nation! Edwin was born in Reading,Pa and raised in Muhlenberg Township, where he still resides. He is a recent graduate of Lincoln Tech for Information technology. He joined the Ice Angels in 2024 as co-choreographer and as of 2025, is the official photographer and videographer for the Ice Angels as well. 

He has been a hip hop dancer since the age of six and a competitive hip hop dancer from 2019-2024. For the last 3 years he assisted his former dance teacher with hip hop classes at the studio he attended. At that studio is where he also had the opportunity to host his first advanced hip hop master class, which some of the Ice Angels attended! His love and passion for dance comes from his Mother and continues to grow every day. Edwin and his mother were the winners of Dancing with the Reading Stars back in 2024! They also love to share the stage together in musicals! 

In his downtime, Edwin enjoys spending time with his family, hanging out with friends, and traveling. He would like to thank the Reading Royals and the Ice Angels for allowing him to join their team and his family for always supporting him.

Keep an eye out for his creative and exciting content capturing all the fun the Ice Angels, the players and the fans have throughout the games!