BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott men's ice hockey sophomore defenseman Carter Horwitz (Tustin, Calif.) has been named to the Maccabi USA Open Men's Ice Hockey team for the 20th Maccabiah Games, held in July 2017. The Maccabiah Games are an international gathering of thousands of Jewish athletes that takes place in Israel. The 22-man USA Roster will consist of approximately 10-12 NCAA D1 student-athletes, 8-10 NCAA Division III student-athletes and two professional players.
"I can't express how excited I am to be appointed to the Maccabi USA team," Horwitz. "It's something I've dreamed about. I get chills thinking about putting on the sweater and I can't wait to experience it in Israel. I am very thankful [for the opportunity to play]."
As a freshman with the Endicott men's ice hockey program, Horwitz earned Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Northeast All-Conference first team honors and All-Rookie Team accolades, to go along with a selection to the Dean's List.
Horwitz also ranked No. 21 in the country in points per game (0.70) among all NCAA Division II & III rookie defensemen and No. 43 in points per game among all rookies. In 27 games played last season, Horwitz scored eight goals and dished out 11 assists for 19 points, and recorded over 40 blocked shots.
The 20th World Maccabiah Games are the world's third largest international sporting event and will consist of over 9,000 athletes from 75 countries participating in 42 different sports. To learn more about the sports and age divisions offered, visit their website.
The World Maccabiah Games are more than an international sporting competition; they are a celebration of Jewish culture, unity and pride. ISRAEL CONNECT, Maccabi USA's unique cultural and educational program, takes place for seven days prior to the start of the Games. All Juniors, Youth, Open and Paralympic athletes must participate in the program, where they have the opportunity to tour historical and religious sites, take part in cultural identity seminars and train with their teams, all while developing lifelong relationships.
Let's please welcome Carter Horwitz. This Ca native was a standout at tryouts and had a big fr year. #Macc20 ������������ pic.twitter.com/PHT8Y88Soq
— Maccabi USA Hockey (@MaccabiHockey) September 12, 2016
About the organization:
Maccabi USA (MUSA) is a federally-recognized not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with an extensive history of enriching Jewish lives through athletic, cultural and educational programs. The organization is the official sponsor of the United States Team to the World Maccabiah Games, and the Pan American and European Maccabi Games, as well as a sponsor of the JCC Maccabi Games for teens in North America. As the official Maccabi representative in the U.S., Maccabi USA supports Jewish athletic endeavors, enhanced by cultural and educational activities in the United States, Israel and throughout the Diaspora.
MUSA develops, promotes and supports international, national and regional athletic-based activities and facilities. It strives to provide Jewish athletes the world over the opportunity to share their heritage and customs in competitive athletic settings. MUSA supports programs that embody the Maccabi ideals of Jewish Continuity, Zionism and Excellence in Sport. Maccabi USA Builds Jewish Pride Through Sports.
Maccabi USA is a U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Multi-Sport Organization (MSO). The organization is one of 38 MSOs nationwide to be recognized by the USOC for its ability to cultivate a national interest in sport and increase opportunities for participation internationally, nationally and at the grassroots level.
(Some information in this release courtesy of Maccabi USA)
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