With less than 24 hours to go before Canada take on Malaysia in the first game, the stage is set for eight countries to battle it out for a place in the elite Champions Trophy.
Eleven teammates are sporting (or doing their best to sport) moustaches this month, also known as Movember.
“Our sights are still set firmly on Olympic Qualification and our path now rests through winning our Qualifying Tournament. As such, the Champions Challenge now becomes a key element in our preparation to reach that goal,” says Head Coach Robin D’Abreo.
Canada’s Men and Women will compete in the Olympic Qualifier in New Delhi, India: February 15 – 26, 2012
Former Men’s National Team Head Coach honoured by the Coaching Association of Canada
“The Game for the Cure is a great grassroots, community event for us,” says Samantha. “Cancer has touched so many Canadians – we are excited to have the opportunity to support the BC Cancer Foundation in their quest for a cure.”
“It is an exciting time for the PAHF and its role in the development of field hockey in the Americas – which is an important priority. I am especially looking forward to the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.”