Abergavenny Hockey Club’s Daniel Taylor earned his first cap for Wales and scored in the process during a series of three test matches in Switzerland.

Playing for the Men’s U18 side, Taylor represented Wales in all three fixtures against Switzerland, which Wales won 3-0.

The series which took place in Lausanne, was played as part of the squad preparations for the European Youth Hockey tournament taking place later this year.

Abergavenny as a club are immensely proud of Taylor who by the age of 17 has represented Abergavenny in all age groups from under 9s right up to the Men’s Senior First XI.

Taylor has also represented the South East Wales Regional Team and competed against North Wales for South Wales.

Taylor is the sixth home grown Abergavenny player to receive his international colours.

Club President Trevor Scott was keen to congratulate Taylor on being selected and scoring his first international goal for Wales, and said, “Everyone at Abergavenny Hockey Club is proud of his achievement.”

Abergavenny Hockey Club hope that Taylor’s efforts will inspire other young players to come along to a junior training session and get involved in their hockey club. Hockey is a fast paced enjoyable game with lots of opportunities to make friends and learn something new.

Abergavenny have teams for both boys and girls at a range of ages from under 9s right up to under 18s and into senior hockey.

They are not an elite club and would encourage anybody to come and try a free training session regardless of age or ability. The club can provide everything you need to get started, just check out their website and turn up to training. (First Sessions are always free for new members and the club operates on a pay as you play situation thereafter).

Please visit www.abergavennyhockey.co.uk to find out more!