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FHC names junior women's national squad
FHC names junior women’s national squad
August 25, 2010
Field Hockey Canada and head coach Nick Sandhu are pleased to announce the 24 athletes who have been named to the Junior Women’s National training squad. The selection comes after 40 athletes participated in a national camp from August 10 – 14 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The athletes named to the training squad will have the opportunity to compete for a position on the team which will play against the United States Under-19 Team in March 2011…
U16s part of CBC's 'This Week in Sport'
U16 Nationals featured on CBC’s ‘This Week in Canadian Sport’
August 23, 2010
The 2010 FHC U16 National Championships were a featured segment on CBC Sports Day in Canada’s ‘This week in Canadian sport.’
Please click here to view the video on the CBC website .
Sports Day in Canada, on September 18, 2010, is a national celebration of sport, from grassroots to high-performance levels, in communities across Canada. Sports Day in Canada caps off a week of thousands of local sporting events and activities, open houses and try-it days showcasing sport at all levels, and includes a special television broadcast on CBC Sports.
Women's team thanks CAN Fund for support
FHC and Women’s Athletes thank CAN Fund for financial support
August 18, 2010
Field Hockey Canada and the National Women’s Field Hockey Team would like to thank the Canadian Athletes Now Fund (CAN Fund) for their financial contribution to five women’s team members on their Summer 2010 Athlete Recipient list.
CAN Fund is a not for profit organization devoted solely to raising funds and awareness for Canadian athletes. It has raised over $11 million, and directly supports hundreds of Canadian athletes from coast to coast…
Fernandes retires from national team
Fernandes retires from national team
Photo: Yan Huckendubler
August 17, 2010
Wayne Fernandes, a veteran of the Men’s National Team, has decided to hang up his cleats and put away his stick. After 14 years with the Senior National Team, Wayne is beginning a new chapter in his life. He has been an integral part of the team’s success and his “retirement will definitely leave a hole in the squad” says Louis Mendonca…
Junior Men wrap up Series with USA
Junior Men wrap up Series with USA
Photo: Seona Johnston
August 17, 2010
The Canadian junior men’s national team wrapped up their four-match series with the United States on Sunday, August 15th. The Canadians finished with an impressive record of two wins, one loss, and one draw.
The series immediately followed the conclusion of a national camp for athletes identified for possible inclusion on the squad leading up to the 2013 Junior World Cup…
Men's team named for Commonwealth Games
Canadian men’s team announced for Commonwealth Games
August 17, 2010
OTTAWA – Field Hockey Canada and Commonwealth Games Canada today announced the 16 athletes who will represent Canada at the XIXth Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India this October.
The field hockey competition is traditionally strong at the Commonwealth Games. Seven of the ten men’s teams that qualified for Delhi also competed at this year’s World Cup.
“We have had significant turnover in our men’s national team since the World Cup in March with five retiring players,” said Hari Kant, Men’s High Performance Director for Field Hockey Canada…