Hockey has helped Mission 18U defenseman Spitzer ‘cope’ with his mom’s passing

Living with “Peace, Love and Positivity” approach carries Spitzer on, off the ice

By Ross Forman

Everything has been difficult for about the past year for Will Spitzer, a senior at Stevenson High School who plays defense for the Chicago Mission Midget 18U team.

Going to school, going to practice, and playing games. Everything is challenging, everything is difficult, and everything is a reminder. Everything, every day.

It was about a year ago when his mom, Erin Pinsler, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  MORE…