ESPN Player of the Week

Hockey practice for Ashar began back in October. This year a lot of kids in our school who never played hockey before decided to try out for the hockey team.

In order to really excel in hockey you really have to grasp an understanding of the concepts of position. Without that understanding an entire team chases the puck around and around like a flock of chickens.

If a rookie player picks up that concept early he then can begin to focus on improving his game.

This week's Player of The Week worked hard to learn all he could about hockey. Needing to understand all aspects of the sport, this player asked 64,385 questions this season. For the most part coaches try to answer them all. Though we still are researching his question; "what type of foam is used in the pads on the wall of the gym."?

Ari Minsky could have won player of the week just about every week this season. During all our scrimmages Ari is all hustle. It was early in the season that Ari's hockey stick wore out and he needed to buy a new one. That's how hard he plays.

Always eager to get on the court. Always eager to help the coaches set up. Always eager to be everyone's linemate.

This weeks ESPN's Ashar Hockey Player of the Week and one of my favorite personalities on the team; ARI MINSKY.

From rookie to raising star. Great work all season, Ari.