Meet Grayson Fernandez: The 8-year-old hockey star with big dreams
LA HABRA, Calif. — Grayson Fernandez is eight years old and has played ice hockey for one year in the youth league at Anaheim Ice, formally known as Disney Ice an indoor ice rink complex. The focus of the recreation program is based on principles of learning, respecting and having fun while playing the game of hockey.
This young man has big aspirations, he wants to score five goals in one game! He realizes that is going to take more skating practice. Staying on his feet and getting better at balancing on his skates or skills he wants to master. “The best advice I’ve received is to pass my teammates and play smart. It’s also important to stay open in front of the net and yell for the puck. Being a member of the team has taught me to be friends with more people, get along and work together,” Grayson expressed.
The Lil Duck is reaping the benefits of playing hockey in many ways. He shares, “The longer I play on the ice the easier it is when I go to the mountains because I’ve gotten used to the cold weather. One time I fell and knocked the wind out of myself. I went to the bench, recovered and got right back on the ice. I’m excited to keep learning and get better and one day be able to play with my dad on a team.”
When Grayson is not playing hockey, he loves building Legos and playing with his puppy Bailey.
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