Bergey’s Inc.
SOL SHSHL Player of the Week
This recognition is sponsored by Bergey’s Inc. Athletes are chosen based on nomination of coaches, and the recipient must be a positive presence on the ice and a credit to the game. Consideration also is given to the student-athlete’s standing in the school and community.
Alex Politsky – Senior at Souderton Area High School
Through 10 games, Politsky leads the Continental Conference with 23 goals and 10 assists (33 points). The senior captain also excels in the classroom where he boasts a 3.5 grade point average. He will be attending Penn State University next year.
Note from the coach:
“Alex is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet in your life,” coach Matt Montagna said. “He’s just a nice guy to have around on the hockey team and in the school. As a hockey player, he never stops. He’s very focused on the task, and he’s a good teammate. Over the last three years, he’s matured and really grown up, and you see it all come together this year.
“He’s dominating (on the ice), and he just does it with a smile. He’s not talking to people out there. He’s just doing what he does. He’s our captain, and he’s an example kind of guy. Alex isn’t the loudest guy, but this year that’s coming out a little more. He’s taken on a leadership role. He was chosen as the captain this year – with 14 seniors, I thought less talking and more doing was probably the most appropriate avenue for our team.
“Alex is one of our high fliers. He takes AP courses, and he’ll end up exactly where he wants to go. In high school hockey, you get whoever lives within the lines, and I feel very blessed with this group. They’ve come a long way together.”
About Alex:
Best memory playing high school hockey: Beating North Penn 4-3 on January 10th.
Part of the game I enjoy most: Taking face-offs, building friendships with teammates.
How did you get involved in ice hockey? I started out playing indoor roller hockey and gave ice hockey a try and took to it very quickly.
My role model is: My father. He inspires me to work hard every day and to strive for perfection.
Music on iPod: Linkin Park, Taylor Swift
Favorite food: Bacon
Favorite class: Accounting
Future plans: I plan to attend Penn State University as an accounting major and hopefully become a forensic accountant.
Four people (dead or alive) I’d invite to a dinner party: Jennifer Lawrence, Aaron Paul, Pavel Datsyuk, John F. Kennedy.
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