Israeli hockey teams to play at UBS Arena this weekend

The Israeli hockey scene is making headlines as the Islanders host two teams from the Israel Elite Hockey League (IEHL) this weekend at UBS Arena. This event marks a significant moment for the league and its players. Isaac Levy, a veteran of Israeli hockey, has been involved in the sport for many years. He was part of the under-18 national team in 1998. At that time, most teammates were dual citizens raised in North America. There were very few rinks in Israel, making it hard to develop local talent. Levy, who is now the captain of the Jerusalem Capitals, expressed pride in the upcoming games. He said, "It’s an incredible thing. Stanley Cup banners hanging from the ceiling and you have two teams from Israel playing." He believes this will be a historic moment for hockey in Israel. The game features the Jerusalem Capitals playing against HC Tel Aviv on Sunday at 5 p.m. While the IEHL has held events outside Israel before, this is the largest venue for a match between two of its own teams. Fans are eager to see this clash, as it celebrates both hockey and Israeli culture.