Chen Kotler inspires as captain for Team Israel
Serving as team captain for a highly promising program in the stages of growth, Chen Kotler has also adopted the empowering role of pioneer. Dedicated towards increasing the profile of…
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Maccabiah Games provides dual purpose for Samara Lewis
With unity and belonging among the key themes of the Maccabiah Games, the impact of the event held tremendous meaning for Samara Lewis. Garbed in the Canadian colors, gracing the…
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Esther Silver an esteemed builder for Team Israel (Part Two)
Following Team Israel’s historic IIHF debut, participating at the Division III, Group B tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, the focus quickly shifted to the 21st Maccabiah Games. The quadrennial event, welcoming…
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Esther Silver an esteemed builder for Team Israel (Part One)
During a landmark year for the Israeli national women’s ice hockey team, highlighted by a pair of international tournaments, heralding an era of relevance, the presence of Dr. Esther Silver…
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Legacy and fulfillment part of fascinating time for Odel Fischler
Adding the milestone of international hockey to a highly promising career, the experience provided an elated Odel Fischler with a strong sense of achievement. Participating a pair of compelling tournament…
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Jodi Berris brings tremendous background to Team USA
Enjoying a career as a Sports Management Professional, time spent between Portland, Oregon and Park City, Utah, the Maccabiah Games allowed Jodi Berris an opportunity to feel the essence of…
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Melissa Wronzberg essential to success of hockey at the Maccabiah Games (Part Two)
Following so many assiduous efforts, from monthly conference calls to constant networking, geared towards overcoming obstacles, the month of July 2022 took on an empowering relevance for a dedicated group…
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Melissa Wronzberg essential to success of hockey at the Maccabiah Games (Part One)
Building a legacy as an ambassador for the game, Melissa Wronzberg enjoyed the addition of an exciting new milestone in her distinguished career. Serving as testament to her dedication, a…
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Sydney Bierwirth beams over milestone of Maccabiah Games
Wearing number 15, the privilege of competing for the United States at the Maccabiah Games propelled Sydney Bierwirth into a distinguished group of competitors primed to make history. Bringing strong…
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Karen Levin and an unforgettable 2022 playing for Team USA
Having played for the US at the 2022 ISBHF Women’s Worlds in Quebec, Canada, the extension of a sparkling legacy with the national team, the event marked the first chapter…
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Maccabiah Games a personal zenith for Zoey Pellowitz
Currently an assistant coach for the Nazareth Golden Flyers, Zoey Pellowitz, a former star player for Manhattanville College, gained the opportunity to grace the ice once again. Wearing the Stars…
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Pnina Basov a shining star for women’s ice hockey in Israel
Playing for host country Israel at the Maccabiah Games, feelings of history and achievement encompassed a thrilling experience for center Pnina Basov. Wearing the number 13, the 16 year old…
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Brittney Sawyer shines for Canada with golden goal of Maccabiah Games
Scoring one of the greatest goals in the nascent history of women’s ice hockey at the Maccabiah Games, Brittney Sawyer gained a treasured place in sporting Canadiana. One of the…
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Historic goal highlights Maccabiah Games experience for Ashtyn Robbins
Among the youngest players for Canada’s entry in women’s ice hockey at the Maccabiah Games, Ashtyn Robbins earned a special place in history. Marking the inaugural women’s ice hockey tournament,…
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High point for Hannah Gold at Maccabiah Games
Having first laced up the skates at the age of three years young, 2022 provided Hannah Gold with a series of milestones to be cherished for many years. Reaching career…
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Milestone of Maccabiah Games a sense of attainment for Abigail Fuzaylov
Experiencing a spiritual renaissance, discovering a newfound appreciation for her faith, Abigail Fuzaylov emerged from the Maccabiah Games with renewed perspective. Raised in Tampa, Florida, Fuzaylov, one of the youngest players for…
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Lauren Weisbarth becomes two-sport star for Canada at Maccabiah Games
Long celebrated as a multi-sport talent, the skill set of Lauren Weisbarth shone brightest wearing the Maple Leaf at the Maccabiah Games. Having played midget girls hockey during her teens,…
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Goaltender Yael Fatiev a rising star for Team Israel
One of the most promising players for Team Israel, goaltender Yael Fatiev represents the future for the developing program. Only 15 years young, her hockey resume already includes a pair…
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Blueliner Shelby Calof golden for Canada at Maccabiah Games
Wearing her trademark number six, a number also worn over four fantastic seasons with the Syracuse Orange, Shelby Calof brought a captivating presence to Canada’s entry at the Maccabiah Games.…
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Maccabiah Games highly meaningful for Molly Tissenbaum
With a highly eventful year in women’s ice hockey, one of the defining moments involved a historic tournament at the 21st Maccabiah Games. A quadrennial event hosted in Israel, this…
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