US Students Part of Shomer Shabbat Ice Hockey Team That Just Won State Title

While other programs in the NJ Avalanche division select only the top players to put together the highest level team, this team is selected based on religious observance. Anyone who plays ice hockey but does not want to sacrifice his religious beliefs, specifically playing games and tournaments on Shabbat and Yom Tov, are invited to join. Almost every local yeshiva is represented on this team, including our very own Joey D. and Alex O.! And they won the state title! Huge yasher koach to Joey, Alex, and the rest of the team!

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