The Jewish Link and Drink Up would like to recognize Chaim Simon as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. Chaim is an eighth grader at the Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey (RYNJ) and Camp Overtime hockey champion, best known for his stick handling and scoring as a member of the RYNJ Jaguars hockey team. When asked about Chaim, RYNJ Middle School Boys Principal Rabbi Avi Bernstein told The Jewish Link, “Chaim is an incredible combination of determination and wit. While watching him play hockey, I’ve always seen his tenacity. His grit on the court plays itself out in school as well. Chaim is driven to succeed.”
Chaim, mazel tov on your graduation and on being recognized as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. Who is your role model and why?
My grandfather because he was always able to make someone laugh when they were upset and it is something that I strive to do.
What is your favorite sport?
Hockey because it has the most action and is the most fun.
What is your greatest sports accomplishment?
Winning the championship in RYNJ hockey.
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
Patrick Kane because he has an amazing work ethic and is a team first player.
What is your pregame routine?
Shoot off the goalie and pass with my teammates.
What is your earliest sports memory?
I remember hitting the ball off the tee and running to first when I was playing t-ball.
What is your favorite sports memory?
Going to my first hockey game even though the Blackhawks lost.
What is your weirdest sports memory?
When I was in a hockey game and someone’s shoe came off and someone thought it was the ball and shot it into the goal.
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not playing sports?
Watch sports, play Xbox and hang out with my friends.
What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?
The discount to Drink Up and bringing up a lot of great memories.
The Drink Up Jewish Link Sportstar of the Week will receive a 5% discount on their next order @Drink Up, order with https://forms.gle/k8cjADWpMne9bPed7 or message Steve Gutlove 201 578 7425. Please send nominees for an upcoming Drink Up Jewish Link Sportstar of the Week to [email protected].
