Mizrahi: January’s hockey player of the month Team captain cited as ‘go-to guy to get stuff done’

By Laureen Sweeney

“The Westmount Minor Hockey Association is proud to announce Aiden Mizrahi, 17, as the player of the month for January 2023,” Andrew Maislin said last week. According to Maislin, operations manager for the Westmount recreation centre (WRC), Aiden is being recognized for his leadership and dedication. He is also an assistant coach for the M15-A Wings team and is cited for his “maturity, drive and dedication to Westmount every time he is in the dressing room, on the ice or assisting with practices at other levels,” Maislin explained. “Aiden most certainly goes above and beyond as team captain, he takes care of the team Snapchat group to keep in touch and the team’s schedule website,” Maislin said. “Daniel Fox, head coach for many years of the M18-A team, has time and time again mentioned to me that Aiden is a leader and his number one go-to guy to get stuff done.” Aiden began his hockey career in Westmount’s M9 program (formerly Novice) back in 2013 and did two years in the house program before graduating to the competitive (inter-city) program in 2015. He presented himself well prepared, ready to go with drills. “He has not looked back since.” Having stepped in for a few games this year as coach when the other volunteer coaches could not make it, Maislin said he knows first hand that he can “always rely on Aiden to help with clinics, evaluations or other teams.” He is now “excited” to see Aiden’s next adventure as he graduates from the youth league this season