My name is Daniel and I am 11 years old. I play ice hockey as a goalie for Murrayfield Juniors Ice Hockey Club and Scotland. I play ice hockey because I like the speed of the sport, the physical hits, team work and having fast hand eye co-ordination.
I started in September 2023. In my first season as goalie I got my first shut out (means o goals conceded), when we beat North Ayr 6-0.I won 4 man of the matches in my first season (18 games) as well as Spirit of the game for my team at the awards night.
In my second season I won quite a lot more man of the matches and was selected by Murrayfield head coach, mark hay, to attend the national development programme and was chosen to play for the Scottish national team U12s in a Tournament vs England. Just last weekend I played a tournament for under 14s. We got to the final and although we did not win I won Most valuable U14s Goalie of the tournament. This was a real honour as it was the coaches of the other teams that voted for me. I also got a silver medal as we came second in the tournament.
Playing for the national squad is a big commitment as we train every month for a whole day with 2 on ice practices, lunch, a gym session and a classroom session on the technical part of the game and also how important nutrition, water and rest is in a sport to fuel your body and prepare to play.
My goal is to play in the elite league (highest league in Great Britain), Czech league, European Hockey or hockey in Canada. My dad was the one who got me into the sport. Dad is still playing and is the captain of Edinburgh Knights. I hope I am still playing when I am my dad’s age!
Daniel Laidlaw
P7, Currie Primary School
Currie Primary School 
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