Meet the Athlete: Derrek Laite

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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A.L. boys’ hockey player loves battling others on ice

Q: What grade are you in?
A: 12th Grade

Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?
A: Albert Lea and I attend Albert Lea High School

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Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: My immediate family is my mom, Stacie; dad, Ken; brother, Aaron; sisters Casey, Caitlyn and Bryanna

Q: Which sports do you play?
A: Hockey

Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?
A: My favorite part of hockey is battling against the other team on the ice.

Q: What has playing that sport taught you?
A: Hockey has taught me how to push through adversity.

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: A Bantam trip to Warroad

Q: How did you get started in your sport?
A: Watching my brother play hockey.

Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: My dad played football and wrestled, my mom played softball and was a cheerleader

Q: What are your sports-related achievements?
A: Beating Roseau in their own Barn (arena)

Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: Making it to the state tournament

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Ryan Harman because of his playing skills

Q: What are your college plans? Major?
A: I’m planning on going to a technical college to become an electrician

Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: Government

Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: Mr. Haney

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Fishing and snowmobiling

Q: What is your dream job?
A: Owning my own electrical business

Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “Impractical Jokers”

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: I like to work on tractors with my grandpa