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More than just accolades: Israeli-American star Zeev Buium’s impact beyond the ice

Buium made history as the first NHL player with Israeli parents, a milestone of deep cultural significance that has made him a role model for many in the Jewish and Israeli communities. While Zeev Buium’s hockey résumé is undeniably impressive – highlighted by a standout collegiate career at the University of Denver, where he was a 2024 NCAA Champion, a two-time Hobey Baker Award finalist (2023/24, 2024/25), National Collegiate Hockey Player of the Year (2024/25), and named to multiple all-tourn

Published: 07/23/2025

Author: Jerusalem Post

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