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Axali Doeseb has been playing ice hockey since 2003.

Every day after school he would jump the Tagesheim aftercare centre’s fence to watch other kids skate.

In 2003 coach Roman approached Doeseb and asked him if he wanted to try skating, which he agreed to do.

Doeseb is an attacking player (forward) in inline hockey. What he likes most about his position is the constant battle.

“You work hard to try and generate scoring chances for the team. You have to put the puck in the back of the net,” he said.

Winning games is very important as the league requires teams to score points, so they can rise to the top of the table and make the playoffs, so they can compete for the title.

Doeseb’s mindset during a match is pretty simple: “Outplay my opponents.”

His biggest highlight was when he received an invitation to travel to Bad Nauheim in Germany to try out for the German Development League.

Another highlight was when he got a transfer in 2017 to play for the Rhein-Main Patriots in Assenheim, Germany.

Another highlight was the World Cup held in 2014 in Toulouse, France, which was the biggest event in his life.

“I had really awesome coaches and teammates; it was best tournament ever, as well the yearly awards in the local league, that’s definitely a highlight that will never fade,” he said.

Doeseb as well signed a partnership with the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

“We are working together on several stuff and have lots of exciting things coming,” he said.

“To be a good hockey player you need great discipline, you need to be willing to learn at all times. You need to be keen to get better and better at whatever level you play at.”

Doeseb said safety said is the last thing on his mind when he is in the heat of the battle.

His main focus is on winning games, “whether you risk being injured or not”. “You can take a hard shot for the team that could block a shot from going in at an important time during a match,” he said.

Doeseb enjoys the physicality of ice hockey, the hard hits against the boards and the fights too. “Seeing a couple guys throw fists is quite exciting during a game, the adrenaline is really amazing,” he said.

Doeseb’s strengths are his speed, control of the puck, shooting and individual skill. You can keep track of what’s happening on his official page @axali_doeseb28 and announcements are to be made soon



FACTS ABOUT DOESEB

- He is a brave person and a go-getter.

- He is a crazy sneaker head and belt enthusiast.

- He is a really good swimmer.

- He cannot read Damara or say a prayer in the language.

- He loves hamsters, although he doesn’t own any anymore.