Thursday, October 1, 2026
With the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin April 18, hockey is once again taking center ice. For Christine Ferramosca, the season reflects a year-round passion, one that directly fuels her success in real estate.
A real estate agent with Douglas Elliman in Rockville Centre, Ferramosca has built her business on strategy, preparation, and connection — all skills sharpened on the ice. While guiding clients through Long Island’s competitive housing market, she continues to play ice hockey across the region.
Ferramosca credits the sport for shaping her disciplined work ethic, strategic mindset, and drive to win — qualities that define her approach to every transaction.
“I still play one or two games a week, so I’m always traveling all over the island,” she said. “Every week I’m at a different rink.”
From Long Beach to Calverton, that routine brings her across Nassau and Suffolk counties, offering more than just time on the ice. It provides firsthand insight into the communities she serves — an advantage for buyers exploring beyond a single neighborhood.
“Hockey takes me everywhere. It’s a testament to my depth, not just being a one-town agent, but someone who truly understands many markets,” Ferramosca said.
Her hockey journey began with lessons in Port Washington, followed by travel hockey in Freeport, which ultimately led Ferramosca to Boston College, where she played forward on the Division I women’s team. After college, she continued to give back to the sport, coaching in Bellmore, Syosset and Dix Hills.
Her passion for the sport started early, sparked by childhood trips to see the New York Islanders. “I came home one day and told my parents, ‘I want to play ice hockey. I love this game,’” she recalled. “And I never stopped.”
Today, hockey remains central to her life. She plays in recreational adult leagues, often alongside male teammates, including her husband. Their son now plays travel hockey out of Hicksville, making the sport a true family affair.
“It’s been incredible to share this passion with our children,” she said. “Now I experience all these places through their eyes, too.”
As the playoffs approach, hockey often becomes a natural point of connection with clients — an authentic way to build relationships beyond the transaction.
“It’s such an easy and genuine conversation starter,” Ferramosca said.
She even incorporates the sport into her branding, using custom hockey pucks with her contact information — a subtle but memorable reflection of her identity.
Beyond connection, hockey gives her a practical edge. Traveling to rinks each week offers real-time perspective on neighborhood activity, local amenities and traffic patterns — details that matter when advising buyers on where to live. Family trips to games often turn into local discoveries, from restaurants to parks, further deepening her knowledge of the communities she represents.
For Ferramosca, the parallels between hockey and real estate are clear: preparation, quick decision-making, and composure under pressure.
As the playoffs begin, her own season continues across Long Island — where every game, like every showing, is an opportunity to build connections, deliver the highest level of service, and help clients achieve their real estate goals.
