Lower Merion defender Sam Pitonyak is Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week

A junior alternate captain, Pitonyak is considered the leader of Lower Merion ice hockey team’s defense, leading the team in minutes played and playing in all situations, power play and shorthanded especially. Last winter, as a sophomore, Pitonyak was voted the club’s Most Valuable Defenseman. He is also a defenseman and alternate captain for his AAA hockey team, the Jr. Flyers, for whom he has scored seven assists and three goals (as of the beginning of January). He also has served as an ice hockey referee for a season, and last spring was the only referee for the all-day ice hockey fundraiser supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand, volunteering his time to work the six youth hockey games throughout the day. Off the ice, Pitonyak also plays lacrosse for Lower Merion, where he takes all honors or AP classes this year and has been an honor roll student every semester of high school.

Fun facts – Sam Pitonyak

Favorite book: A Farewell to Arms.

Favorite author: Ernest Hemingway.

Favorite TV show: The Office.

Favorite movie: Dazed and Confused.

Favorite athlete: Wayne Simmonds.

Favorite pre-game pump-up song: Leave by Post Malone.

Favorite team: Philadelphia Flyers.

Favorite place to visit: Vermont.

Favorite pre-game meal: Angel hair with olive oil and chicken.

Favorite color: Blue.

Birth date: March 23, 2000 in Wynnewood.