Gabriel Jacobson
Gabriel Jacobson
Tournament Commissioner
Gabriel grew up in Silver Spring and has been playing hockey since he was a kid, even though there were few Orthodox Jews playing at the time. Gabe has combined his love for hockey with his passion for RCCS and created the event concept. Gabe works side by side with the RCCS staff and dedicates hundreds of hours to this project to ensure that the RCCS Hockey Classic is the gold standard for all organizational fundraising events.
Ari Strulowitz
Ari Strulowitz
Co-commissioner
Growing up in Skokie, Illinois, Ari showed true promise as a young athlete. Ari soon caught the summer camp bug and is now the beloved director of Camp Nageela Midwest. His leadership in the Chicago tournament is now taking on an expanded role in the NY Tournament.
Akiva Shapiro
Akiva Shapiro
Co-commissioner
In 2018 Akiva was introduced to hockey and quickly fell in love with the sport. 3 years ago, Akiva spearheaded the Draft division expansion project for the RCCS Hockey Classic. Since successfully building the Draft Division, Akiva has become a vital member of the RCCS Hockey committee, undertaking the many responsibilities of a co-commissioner. Akiva's positive attitude and vision have helped the RCCS tournament continue to flourish and expand.
Aron Steier
Aron Steier
Tournament Director
Throughout the years, Aron has utilized his leadership skills as National Director of Development for RCCS and has coordinated and overseen hundreds of events for the organization. His expertise has helped ensure that the RCCS Hockey Classic is run professionally and efficiently.
Yisroel Mayer Merkin
Yisroel Mayer Merkin
Director of Hockey and Player Relations
Yisroel Mayer and Gabriel grew up together in Silver Spring and have been close ever since. He uses his extensive experience in crowd funding events to galvanize the RCCS Classic participants to bond with the event and raise tremendous amounts for this wonderful cause.
Suki Silver
Suki Silver
Producer and Player Relations
Along with his passion for sports, Suki brings with him many years of event planning and coordination experience. His pro player-experience philosophy and meticulous execution of ideas are precisely what's ensuring your satisfaction.
Yechiel Goldson
Yechiel Goldson
Athletic Trainer
Yechiel Goldson has been training athletes for more than 10 years. His vast experience with coaching athletes to success has led him to develop tried and true exercise regimens for competitive athletes. He’s a noted fitness columnist and fitness programs writer. Yechiel has been guiding countless clients to reach peek performance while maintaining a balanced lifestyle of exercise and nutrition.
Ken Daneyko
Ken Daneyko
Former NHL Player
Kenneth Stephen Daneyko is a Ukrainian– Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played his entire twenty-season career with the New Jersey Devils, winning three Stanley Cup championships with the team. He has been nicknamed “Mr. Devil” by Devils fans, as he currently holds both the franchise record for games played as a Devil with 1,283 games and in penalty minutes with 2,516. Daneyko now provides colour analysis alongside during broadcasts of Devils games on MSG Sportsnet.
Rivka N. Cohen
Rivka N. Cohen
Executive Assistant
Coordinating concierge services to tournament participants, thus facilitating a smooth and enjoyable process from A-Z.
Daniel Nimchinsky
Daniel Nimchinsky
Logistics and Event Manager