Men’s Pan Am Youth Blog – Day 11

February 8, 2010

Our Second Match of the Tournament – Chile versus Canada

The day started off with a good breakfast in the hotel restaurant, which was followed with a good stretch – a Steacy’s yoga class.

The team had an early light lunch consisting of sandwiches, fruit and lot of fluids to help prepare for the game.

The game was against Chile. The first half was an intense match up and we ended tied.

Coming out in the second half the team was pumped.

Gordo injured 3 of the Chilean players unintentionally. One came in from the blind side and got hit in the month with one of Gordo’s full swings. The game was delayed due to the injury and cleaning the blood off the field. That Chilean was taken to the hospital. We found out later that the Chilean player was alright and able to continue to play in his next match.

We continued pressing and finally scored. We followed with 2 more goals. Chile scored in the last few minutes but the score ended as 3-1.

After the game the entire team had a ice bath. Everyone was doing well until Justin Dhaliwal started screaming his balls off and Coach Aaron recording part of this outburst on the team video camera. After the baths the team had Dinner followed with a team movie night.

We lived happily ever after.

Gurteg Gill #10

Canadian National Men’s U-17 Field Hockey Team Member