While Brandeis may not compete with the likes of Boston University and Boston College in the Beanpot Hockey Tournament, Zachary Meyerowitz '12, captain of the club ice hockey team, described the experience as enjoyable, yet rigorous.

"It's great. We get to do what we love in a competitive but fun environment," he said.

Acting as both captain and coach for the club ice hockey team, Meyerowitz learned the skills he would need to lead the club in the most competitive hockey environment of all—his native hometown of Toronto.

When he studied abroad in Israel last semester, Massachussetts native Gene Arciprete '14 took charge, organizing the team for the beginning of the season in October, which will last until the playoffs in early May.

Matthew Zuckerman '14 stated he enjoyed the team dynamic at work in this club.

"I love it," he said. "I think we are friendly with each other. There is good team chemistry, and the team is coming along really well."

The ice hockey team competes in the New England Senior Hockey League, considered to be Boston's premier adult ice hockey league with over 330 teams in Massachusetts.

The Brandeis team, composed of 20 students, plays one to two games a week in the C Division at Boston University's Walter Brown Arena.

The Judges began the fall season with a 1-10 record but have gotten off to a great start this spring, earning a 4-0 record since the beginning of this semester.

Last Wednesday, the Judges capped their resurgence with a 7-1 victory against the NESHL Scapegoats. While only leading 2-0 going into the third period, Brandeis broke the game wide open in the remaining period, winning 7-1.

Ezra Bernstein '11, a Brandeis graduate student, led the team with three goals, while Zuckerman added two goals to keep the winning streak alive.

The team has high hopes for the rest of the spring season, looking to defend the division championship for the second consecutive year.

While the playoffs are quickly looming for the club team, Arciprete stated that it is best for the team to enjoy the experience and focus on one game at a time.

"We are just looking to have fun, play hockey and win another championship."

The team will next compete Feb. 26 at Canton SportsPlex Rink against "Guns-N-Hoses," another NESHL squad.