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Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 10
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 10
October 8, 2010
Gotta say, the boys woke up on a high note this morning. I’m not sure whether or not that was due to the fact that we had just gotten a great result against one of the top teams in the world the previous night or because Coach D’Abreo gave us a nice late 10 am wakeup. Regardless, the team is in high spirits and our goal of reaching the Commonwealth Games semi-final remains alive and well. The day began with a delightful team breakfast, and I won’t bore you with the details of what we all consumed but I can confirm that our star left midfield Dave Jameson did enjoy a mango juice box as per his daily ritual…
Late comeback leads women over Wales
Women’s Team Captures First Win Of Commonwealth Games
October 8, 2010
The Canadian women’s field hockey team scored two goals in the last two minutes of play to beat Wales 2-1 in a dramatic finish.
Canada started the game well, pushing Wales on their heels. They maintained the pressure high on the Welsh defense but could not penetrate the circle in good shooting position. The Welsh team was defending patiently, only going forward on occasional counter-attacks.
There were no real chances at either end for the first twenty minutes of play, then Wales started pushing more and Azelia LIU was called into action multiple times…
Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 9
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 9
October 7, 2010
The boys had an early start to the day, as we started with a jog around the village at 8am and then a long stretch to get the body going. After breakfast we assembled in groups to watch some clips, discuss the game plan and get focused in our tough opponent from England. Everyone was keen to make amends for our sub-par performance in the first match. After a hearty lunch, some guys took the time to get out of the sun and relax, while others visited the physio room for some last minute work from our veteran physio Bob Dunlop before our 2:20pm depart for the field…
Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 8
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 8
October 6, 2010
After a disappointing loss vs. the South Africans, we had a bit of a sleep in before a 10 am breakfast. The mood is ok after the match, obviously some disappointment, but the guys recognize that we need to move forward and focus ourselves on the next task, taking on the English.
The boys took to the pool today for a chance to get the legs flushed out as well as have some fun. Pearson put together a make-shift cricket ground and took on the task of wicket keeper (he stood behind the garbage can), and boys were hitting for 4’s and 6’s, catching the attention of the Indian workers who were much more interested in our game than the task they were actually supposed to be attending to…
Canadian Men Tie England
Canadian Men Battle To A 1 – 1 Draw With England
October 7, 2010
The Canadian men’s field hockey team had a strong performance to hold England to a 1-1 draw, in front of a boisterous audience enjoying the exciting match. England is ranked fourth in the World and second in these Commonwealth Games.
Canada started cautiously and England nearly opened the scoring early on a ball mishandled by the defense, but Mark PEARSON soon forced a penalty-corner after a long solitary run. The ball went in goal, triggering a huge roar from the crowd, but it was denied by the umpire…
Men's Commonwealth Blog: Day 7
Men’s Commonwealth Blog: Day 7
October 6, 2010
Today was a big day for the men’s team because we were kicking off our Commonwealth games campaign against South Africa. We awoke in the morning for a jog and stretch to get our legs moving in preparation for the match, unfortunately two of the athletes were still under the weather and were not able to join the group. The weather this morning was already warming up and the day did not look like it was going to cool down for our 14:30 game…
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…