From Israel to Canada: Wolves forward Levin chasing dream of playing in NHL
OSHAWA, Ont. — Four years ago, David Levin convinced his parents to allow him to move to Canada to pursue his dream of playing in the NHL.
Two months into his second Ontario Hockey League season, the native of Netanya, Israel still finds it hard to believe he’s suiting up for the Sudbury Wolves.
“It went by fast, it went by really fast,” Levin said. “Four years… at first I was (playing) Double-A, then Triple-A, now jump to the OHL — it’s a big step, but I’m trying to learn more and more. I have my coaching staff to help me with that.”
Levin, who grew up primarily playing roller hockey, made the transition to ice skates at age 13 under the tutelage of coach Lindsay Hofford. The five-foot-10, 167-pound centre credits Hofford, now a scout with the Maple Leafs, for helping him make the transition to ice hockey.