Who doesn’t love a feel-good moment, especially when a rising star gets her time to shine? Just a year ago, Abbey Levy was making waves, shutting down Montreal’s best in a dramatic shootout win and securing her first pro victory like an absolute force to be reckoned with. The PWHL New York goalie turned heads that night, stopping every last challenge from sharpshooters like Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey. And the cherry on top? She did it all at UBS Arena, where she once rode the Zamboni as a toddler, growing up an Islanders superfan.

From her parents’ love story, starting at an Islanders game to being named first time as the star that night, Levy’s journey was already something special. But now? She’s back in the headlines for something even more heartwarming. The PWHL goalie’s newest helmet isn’t just another piece of gear—it’s a masterpiece statement designed with love, thanks to a group of preschoolers who helped craft it in honor of her mother. That’s right- tiny artists with big hearts poured their creativity into making this head-guard a tribute like no other.

PWHL goalie gets the coolest helmet!

B/R Open Ice hit up X on March 12 with an update that’s straight-up heart-melting and low-key legendary, “Abbey Levy of the PWHL Sirens had her mom’s preschoolers in the Bronx design her mask and the result is wholesome but also (fire)” And yeah, they weren’t kidding! These little artists went all in, turning her goalie safety wear into a masterpiece packed with love, color, and a whole lot of heart.

Now, if you thought this story couldn’t get any more wholesome, think again! The New York Sirens took things up a notch by sharing an adorable video on YouTube. The PWHL goalie was right there in the classroom, surrounded by tiny creative artists and her mission? Capture the spirit of New York through their eyes. “This classroom is going to be designing this whole mask. And they’re going to color in pictures of New York and what they think and describe New York as. So, it’s going to be a helmet dedicated to them. But also for the New York Sirens. So, I’m very excited and I can’t wait to see what they come up with.”

Fast forward to the big reveal, and Abbey was absolutely blown away. The final design wasn’t just a helmet—it was a masterpiece filled with the heart and soul of the city. And when she finally laid eyes on it? Pure joy. “This already is my most favorite helmet I’ve ever created.” No doubt, this one’s got a special place in her heart—and on the ice! And indeed, it all would not have been possible without her mom! “So, thank you to Class 207 and my mom for making it a reality.”

Abbey Levy on and off the ice!

Abigail Levy’s love for hockey might be fierce, but her most unforgettable childhood memory? A high-stakes game of Passover afikomen hunt that ended with a battle scar—a giant welt on her forehead. “It got a little heated,” she laughed, proving that her competitive fire started long before she ever stepped between the pipes. Now, she’s channeling that same grit in the big leagues, guarding the net for PWHL New York. But if you asked young Abbey if this was in her cards, she’d probably say, “I never knew girls played hockey.” Growing up in Congers, New York, she first fell for the sport while watching her brother play.

One day, she turned to her dad and asked if she could join a team. Without hesitation, he said yes—and just like that, the hockey dream took off. Her journey took her from boys’ teams in New York to the legendary Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Minnesota, where she learned that hockey is as much about the people around you as it is about skill. “When I was away from home in Minnesota for prep school, I realized life is not all about hockey, it’s about who’s around you, too,” she shared. That lesson stuck with her through college, where she split her time between Minnesota State and Boston College, setting records at both.

By 2023, she was a semifinalist for National Goalie of the Year, rocked a .947 save percentage (second-best in the nation!), and even snagged a gold medal as the third-string goalie for Team USA at the Women’s Worlds. When PWHL New York drafted her in 2024, it wasn’t just for her skills—it was for her presence, her work ethic, and her ability to make every teammate feel valued. “Abbey is a very calm and chill presence in the dressing room,” fellow goalie Lindsey Post said. “Nothing really fazes her.”

Now, as she holds it down in net, Levy is also embracing her role as a Jewish athlete and a role model. She knows representation matters, especially in a sport where Jewish women have historically been few and far between. “For male athletes, it’s a bit different,” she noted. “But at least for the women’s game, what I’ve noticed is hockey really is for all of us.” And while she’s lucky to have her family close by in New York, she makes sure her teammates—many of whom are miles from home—feel that same sense of belonging.