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Men’s Junior Team steps onto the international stage
“The tour to Chile will be a great opportunity to test ourselves in the international arena in 2012 and we are all looking forward to the competition,” says Men’s Junior Head Coach Mathias Ahrens. “The squad has been in a heavy training phase and we have been making significant progress since returning from our pre-Christmas camp in San Diego. In Chile we will be looking to assess our standards under the rigorous pressure of International competition.”
Leadership change for Women’s National Program
Field Hockey Canada has implemented a change in leadership for the Women’s National Team as the program is moving forward to focus on the 2016 Olympic Games. As of today, Louis Mendonca concludes his role as Head Coach of the Women’s National Team.
University of Alberta cuts field hockey program
FHC is currently working with the Canadian field hockey community to understand this decision and identify and support options going forward in Alberta. The CIS is a key partner within the development and competition structure of field hockey in Canada. While the CWUAA now has three field hockey teams, this does not automatically eliminate field hockey from Canada West or CIS competition.
Women's Junior Squad members named to NCAA Division I National Academic Squad
“On behalf of Field Hockey Canada I would like to congratulate these remarkable young women on their ability to balance their academic commitment with both Varsity and National Team responsibilities.” – Head Coach Peter Milkovich
Lynne Beecroft to be inducted into University of Victoria Sports Hall of Fame
Current Vikes women’s field hockey coach Lynne Beecroft will be inducted into the player’s category to recognize her outstanding career as a player at the interuniversity and national team level.
Alumna Sarah Forbes to be inducted into New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
This year’s six inductees include Sarah Forbes, of Fredericton, who began her field hockey career at Fredericton High School. During her 16 years on the national team, she competed in 11 international competitions, including three Commonwealth Games and two Pan-American Games, resulting in one silver and three bronze medals.
Women’s Junior National Team to compete in
USA-Canada Challenge
The 2012 USA-Canada Challenge and camp will run March 30th – April 8th at Rutledge Field in Vancouver, BC. The Junior National Team and U17 Women’s Team will each compete in four matches against the USA’s Junior National Teams.
Bronze for Team Canada Men in Delhi
Canada finished the Hero FIH Road to London tournament on high note, winning against Poland a highly entertaining match (4-3) to grab the bronze medal.
Women finish 5th, men to play for 3rd
While the men’s match between Canada and France ended in a 1 -1 draw, it was not enough to give Canada a spot in Sunday’s final match.