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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…
Men's Indoor Team Victorious Against Namibia
Men’s Indoor National Team Wins 6 – 0 Against Namibia
February 10, 2011
Canada v. Namibia: 6-0 (3-0)
Canada promptly took control of the game and scored by Devohn TEIXEIRA after a good combination with Jeewanjot BATH. They conceded a penalty-corner shortly after but it was well defended by Shankar PREMAKANTHAN in goal. Canada were under pressure for a while but hanged tight and took over the game with two quick goals towards the end of the period, by Jeewanjot BATH and Jonathan ROBERTS on penalty-corner…
Roster released for men's USA Tour
Men’s National Team Roster Announced For San Diego Tour February 10, 2011Vancouver- Field Hockey Canada and Head Coach Robin D’Abreo would like to congratulate the following athletes named to the Men’s Senior National Team that will tour San Diego USA from the 17th – 27th of February, 2011. Team Canada Roster: Last First Province Bissett Brendan BC Curran Taylor BC Marsh Elliott BC Froese Adam BC Hignell Nick ON Hildreth Richard BC Houghton Geoff BC Johnston Gordon BC Kindler Antoni BC Laidman Kevin BC Martin Ben BC Meakin Conor BC Pearson Mark BC Pereira Keegan ON Smythe Iain BC Stewart Hudson BC Texeira Devohn ON Tupper Scott BC Watson Jesse BC Wright Philip BC Team Canada Staff: Name Position Robin D’Abreo Coach Giles Wheatley Video Andrew Schouten Manager Bruce Pinel Psychologist Sean Campbell Physiotherapist
Men's Indoor Team Falls To Australia
Canadian Men’s Indoor Team Drops Third Game In Poznan To Australia
February 10, 2011
Canada vs. Australia: 1-5 (1-3)
Both teams arrived still looking for their first point of the competition. Canada had to play without defender Jeewanjot BATH, suspended for using an illegal glove in a previous game. Australia promptly grabbed control of the game and besieged the Canadian circle, but Canada managed to maintain their defensive structure, well backed by Shankar PREMAKANTHAN very active in goal…
Indoor Team defeated by host Poland at WC
Canadian Men’s Indoor Team Defeated By Poland In Second MatchFebruary 9, 2011Poland v. Canada: 7-1 (5-0)It took only eight seconds for home team Poland to grab the lead, Artur MIKULA receiving the ball in the circle and leaving no chance to Shankar PREMAKANTHAN in the Canadian goal. They doubled their tally shortly after on a penalty-corner that stunned the Canadian defence. The young Canadians tried to react but were no match for the experienced Polish squad and the score was promptly up to 4-0…
2011 FHC AGM
FHC AGM 2011 – Halifax, Nova Scotia
February 9, 2011
Date
Time
Meeting
Thursday, June 9, 2011
8:30-5:00pm
FHC Board Meeting
Friday, June 10, 2011
8:30-5:00pm
Full Members Meeting
Friday, June 10, 2011
5:30-7:00pm
President’s Reception
Saturday, June 11, 2011
8:30-5:00pm
Full Members Meeting
Sunday, June 12, 2011
8:30-10:30am
AGM
Sunday, June 12, 2011
10:30-11:30am
Board Meeting
Hotel Arrangements:
Citadel Halifax Hotel, 1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax…