Scott Daniels (ice hockey) facts for kids

Scott Daniels, born on September 19, 1969, is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. He was known for his strong play as a left wing during his career.

Scott Daniels' Hockey Journey

Starting in Junior Hockey

Scott Daniels began his hockey journey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) when he was 17 years old. He played as a left wing, a position where players skate on the left side of the ice. Scott is from the Mistawasis First Nation, an Indigenous community in Canada. Because of his Cree heritage, his teammates gave him the nickname "Chief."

He started playing for the Kamloops Blazers in 1986. After that, he also played for the New Westminster Bruins and the Regina Pats in the WHL. He played in the junior league until 1990, gaining lots of experience.

Playing in the NHL

In 1989, Scott Daniels was chosen by the Hartford Whalers in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. This is like a special lottery where professional teams pick young players. He was the 136th player picked that year.

Before joining the top league, the NHL, Scott spent three years playing in the AHL. This league helps players get ready for the NHL.

Scott made his big NHL debut for the Hartford Whalers on October 8, 1992. He played against the Boston Bruins. Scott was known as a "power forward." This means he was a strong player who could score goals and also protect his teammates on the ice. He made a big impression in his first game by getting a lot of penalty minutes!

He played 66 games for the Hartford Whalers over four years. Then, he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 1996–97 season. In Philadelphia, Scott played 56 NHL games. He was part of a special group of players called the "Dan Line." This line, which included Dan Kordic, Daniel Lacroix, and Scott Daniels, worked together to protect the Flyers' star players like John LeClair and Eric Lindros.

Later, the New Jersey Devils picked him up in the 1997 NHL Waiver Draft. He played for the Devils for two years before he retired from the NHL in 1999.

Scott Daniels played a total of 149 games in the NHL. During his career, he scored 8 goals and made 12 assists. He also had 667 penalty minutes, showing how tough he was on the ice!

Scott Daniels' Life After Hockey

After retiring from professional hockey, Scott Daniels settled down in Massachusetts with his family. His daughter, Sydney, also became a talented hockey player. She played hockey at Harvard University. In 2016, she was drafted fifth overall in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) draft, following in her father's footsteps!