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March 1, 2010
Today in Delhi, in the World Cup match against New Zealand, Ken Pereira and Rob Short, two veteran players on the Men’s Canadian National Field Hockey Team, obtained their 300th International Cap. This is an exceptional milestone reached by a limited number of players in international hockey. Only one other Canadian, Paul “Bubli” Chohan, has ever reached this landmark.
Ken and Rob’s careers with the national team began in 1994. Their exceptional longevity without interruption over 16 years and the exact parallel of their career make it even more symbolic that they reach 300 Caps together.
Their outstanding leadership and dedication to the game has set the bar for our Men’s National Team, and serve as strong and inspiring role models, to the squad’s developing players. Although they have both played for over fifteen years in countless international competitions, they show no signs of slowing down and are considered two of the world’s best midfielders. Rob was named to the 2009 International Hockey Federation All Star Team and both were named to the 2009 Pan American Elite Team. Ken and Rob currently play for HGC in Holland.
Highlights of their career with the national team include:
While Ken is perhaps most famous for his winning goal against Argentina in the final at the 1999 Pan American Games to earn Canada an automatic qualification for the 2000 Olympics, other memorable moments for him are:
Some of Rob’s most memorable moments with the Canadian National Team include:
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