Our Team
Micah Berger | Co-Owner & Founder
Micah Berger grew up playing locally for Team Maryland before advancing to junior hockey in the USHL and BCHL. He now competes at the NCAA Division I level for Yale University, where he’ll enter his sophomore season this year. Inspired by his own path, Micah co-founded Threes Hockey to build a robust community of elite hockey athletes in the DMV region and give back by helping youth players reach the next level.
Kareem Alazem | Co-Owner & Founder
Kareem Alazem grew up playing for the Washington Little Caps before advancing to prep school hockey at Kimball Union Academy. Currently, Kareem plays NCAA hockey at Connecticut College, where he'll enter his senior season this year. He co-founded Threes Hockey with the goal of expanding elite hockey opportunities in the DMV region, inspiring the next generation of youth players, and fostering an incredible network of local talent.
Ryan Mottau | Director of Operations
Ryan Mottau played prep hockey at Thayer Academy before advancing to junior hockey in both the BCHL and USHL. He first joined the Threes Hockey community as a player in the 2025 Chowder Cup and is now a freshman at Connecticut College. As Director of Operations, Ryan brings a player’s perspective to running Threes Hockey’s leagues, camps and tournaments and is a huge new asset to our team!
Matthew Lewis | Director of Scouting
Matthew Lewis played prep hockey at Mount Saint Charles Academy, where he won a national championship. He went on to play two seasons of junior hockey in the NAHL before moving to Connecticut College, where he is now a junior. Matthew joined Threes Hockey in 2025 and has helped us build a competitive community and give young players the kind of high-level environment that shaped his own development.
At Threes Hockey and DMV3’s, our mission is to cultivate elite hockey talent through exceptional coaching, competitive opportunities, and a vibrant community environment. What started as a simple desire to unite the best local players in competitive 3v3 hockey quickly evolved into a passionate community of top talent dedicated to giving back to the next generation. Guided by experienced NCAA and professional coaches, our premier youth camps, dynamic leagues, and distinguished tournament teams empower players, elevate performance, and inspire lifelong passion—while serving as role models for young athletes.