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Canadian men hold off USA for 5-4 win
Canadian men hold off USA for 5-4 win
February 27, 2011
The Canadian men’s national field hockey team defeated the United States for the second time within 24hrs with a 5-4 victory Sunday morning in California.
Canada took to the field vs. USA less than 19 hours after their previous match with the Americans. They were met at the field with superb playing conditions; clear skies, a slight breeze, and a well watered turf.
Canada roared out of the gates dominating possession in the American half…
Canada defeats host USA in Chula Vista
Canada defeats host USA in Chula Vista
February 26, 2011
The Canadian men’s national team defeated the United States 2-1 Saturday afternoon in their fifth match of their tour in San Diego. Connor Meakin and Devohn Teixeria scored for Canada.
The game was pushed back for three and a half hours due to torrential rainfall. A volunteer grounds crew spent over an hour using squeegees to remove the gallons of water that sat atop a slow draining field. The field remained water logged – but the game was given the thumbs up to go ahead…
Canada falls to Bloemendaal HC
Canada Falls to Dutch Club for Second day in a Row
February 24, 2011
The Canadian men’s national team played their fourth match of their San Diego tour Wednesday afternoon falling 5-2 to Dutch club Bloemendaal HC. It was the two teams’ second match in as many days.
Both teams started off cautiously. Bloemendaal’s crisp passing was able to spread the Canadian forward and midfield line and they were able to find gaps to attack. The Canadian goaltender Geoff Houghton was tested early and made some key saves in the early moments of the match…
Dutch Club defeats Canada in Chula Vista
Bloemendaal HC defeats Canadian men
February 22, 2011
In their third match of their California Tour the Canadian men’s national field hockey team were defeated by Dutch club Bloemendaal HC 4-2 Tuesday afternoon in Chula Vista.
Bloemendaal started the game with crisp stick to stick passes and held the edge in possession from the opening whistle.
Several dangerous runs from de Nooijer and Brouwer put Canada back on their heels.
A run from de Nooijer earned Bloemendaal their first penalty corner in the 6th minute…
Canada comes back to defeat France in Cali
Canada comes back to defeat France in San Diego
February 20, 2010
The Canadian men’s national field hockey team defeated France 3-2 Sunday afternoon in the second match of their tour in California.
France took it to Canada from the opening whistle. France dominated both possession and entries into the 25. The Canadian defence held up strong allowing a couple entries into their circle and not allowing any bona fide scoring chances.
As the half wore on Canada earned more ball possession and had a few attacks into the French circle…
Canada draws France in California
Canada draws France in California February 20, 2011 CHULA VISTA, CA – France, having arrived Friday morning, stepped onto the field gunning versus Canada in their first of a two game series.French Striker, Oliver Sanchez, struck an opening field goal in the 5th minute. A nice build up encompassing both passing and dribbling set Sanchez in a dangerous position in the circle. He made no mistake flicking the ball into the side of the netting.The play went back and forth over the next 25 minutes…
Stephanie Nesbitt retires from national team
Stephanie Nesbitt retires from national team February 16, 2011 If Louis Mendonca, Head Coach of the Women’s Senior National Field Hockey Team, could wave a magic wand to create the ultimate women’s field hockey player, the results would look a lot like Stephanie Nesbitt. Stephanie, aka “Barney”, embodies everything one looks for in a high performance athlete. She is fit, strong – in body and mind, skilled, fiercely competitive and dedicated to the team, her teammates and winning…
Men's Indoor Team Finishes 10th At WC
Canadian Men’s Team Indoor Team Finishes 10th At Indoor World Cup
February 12, 2011
Canada v. Iran: 6-7 (4-2)
The match for 9th place was an intense battle between two teams solidly organized defensively. Canada was first on the scoreboard by Brandon BARBER in the 6th minute and took some control of the game but were consistently thwarted by a strong Yaghoub BAHRAMI anchoring the Iranian defence. Devohn TEIXEIRA pushed the score to 2-0 but this triggered an immediate response from Iran and they scored twice in a few minutes to tie the game…
Canada Defeated In Final Pool Match Of WC
Canadian Men’s Indoor Team Falls To Germany In Final Pool Match
February 11, 2011
Germany v. Canada: 14-1 (5:1)
After losing to Poland, Germany needed a win to mathematically secure their Semi-Final berth and immediately took control of the proceedings, Christopher ZELLER scoring on their second attack of the match. Canada managed to maintain their defensive structure for a while and to push forward on occasions, with a chance for Nicholas HIGNELL at the end of a swift combination of passes…