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England beats Women's National Team
Women’s Hockey team fares well against top-ranked England
October 6, 2010
By: Yan Huckendubler
The Canadian women’s field hockey team produced a strong effort against the top-ranked English team, scoring the first goal to finally lose 1-4. England finished on the podium of the World Cup, played mid-September in Argentina, and is widely favourite to win the gold here in Delhi.
England started at full speed and Canadian goal-keeper Azelia LIU was called into action twice in the first minute of play, but it is Canada who drew first blood, forcing a penalty-stroke in the 4th minute on a decisive effort by Kate GILLIS…
Canadian Men Lose At Commonwealth
Canadian Men Lose To South Africa At Commonwealth
October 5, 2010
The Canadian men’s field hockey team suffered a loss (1-4) against South Africa in their first match at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, under the interested eyes of Minister of Sport Gary Lunn.
The games between the two countries have been spirited affairs in the last few years, and this one was no exception, despite the intense heat of the early afternoon. The match began as a fierce battle in midfield, with neither team giving up an inch and few opportunities to approach the goals…
Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 6
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 6
October 4, 2010
After a long night Sunday at the opening ceremonies, Coach D’Abreo made arguably his best move in his time as National Coach, a schedule change for a sleep-in and a late breakfast, just what the boys were looking for! A long rest was needed for most of us and it was well appreciated when we rendezvoused for breakfast at 10 am. After a good meal and a few coffees, the team broke up to pass time until our next event, some members electing to shoot some pool, others taking in the Games’ first events on TV, and some just scouring the internet trying to find pictures of themselves at Opening…
Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 5
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 5
October 3, 2010
Hey there Family, Friends and Field Hockey Fans,
Today started off as usual with an early wakeup followed by breakfast, but unfortunately our table was thinned out a bit due to a couple of the boys being a little under the weather. Nonetheless, there was a definite added buzz in the air as we were all anticipating the festivities surrounding the opening ceremonies and were hopeful that the whole team would be feeling better by the evening…
Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 4
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 4
October 2, 2010
Today we had one of the longest days we have had since we got here. We started off bright and early with an 8 am wake up call and then a nice breakfast followed by a trip to the field for our practice. Today we had a special treat; practice at the training venue (Yumana Sport Complex) instead of the competition venue. It was incredibly hot at the start of our 10:00am training session and there were only three umbrellas protecting us from the hot Delhi sun…
Canadian Women Edged By Malaysia
Canadian Women’s Team Falls To Malaysia At Commonwealth
Photo: CGC/Yan Huckendubler
October 4, 2010
By: Yan Huckendubler
The Canadian women’s field hockey team narrowly lost their first match at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi against Malaysia, a team ranked 3 spots behind them in the World Rankings.
After a hesitant start by both teams, Malaysia had the first opportunity of the game on a high ball bouncing weirdly in the circle that the Canadian defense had trouble…
Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 3
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 3
October 1, 2010
We kicked off today with a jog and stretch around the inside perimeter of the Athlete’s Village, as we had an exhibition game against Malaysia later in the day and needed to get the legs firing. After a quick shower to freshen up it was off the dining hall. The meal of choice for the day was cereal and toast mostly b/c the line up for eggs, bacon, beans, and hashbrowns was about 10 minutes long. After steering clear of the Mango Cornflakes, I went with the regular Cornflakes mixed with chocolate Milo flakes…
Pereira receives flag at raising ceremony
Pereira receives flag at raising ceremony in Delhi
Photo: Yan Huckendubler
October 1, 2010
Ken Pereira, captain of the men’s field hockey team and flag bearer for the Canadian contingent of athletes competing in the 2010 Commonwealth Games was presented with the Canadian flag in a special flag raising ceremony Friday in Delhi.
Pereira received the Canadian flag from Alexandra Orlando, Rhythmic Gymnast and flag bearer at the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne…
Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 2
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 2
September 30, 2010
The team is now settling into the athlete’s village, and making good use of it’s facilities. For meals, the team will head down to the dining hall that has an assortment of delicious food, which will satisfy any hungry athlete. The food offered ranges from Asian, Western, Indian, African food, all the way to simple salads, pizza, and pasta. Once we have had our fill, we keep our selves busy with many other things. On Wednesday afternoon, most of the team engaged in an exciting and heart-pumping croquet match! The pairing of Philip Wright and Richard Hildreth set off on a daring pace and pulled away with the victory…