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Canadian men win Indoor Pan Ams
Canadian men win Indoor Pan Am Championship
August 15, 2010
By: Tony Stewart
The men’s final between Canada and the US started with a bang as the US conceded a penalty corner in the first minute. US goalkeeper Jason WELLINGS did well to smother Jonathan ROBERT’s initial drag-flick, but obstructed for another PC. This time Jonathan played the option pass through his legs to Adam ALI who scored with a powerful, low shot. The celebrations had not died down for the Canadian team when a fortunate bounce enabled Pat HARRIS to tap in at the back post for the USA…
Women's Indoor Team Falls To Uruguay
Uruguay Victorious Against Canada
August 13, 2010
The first match on the last day of pool play was between Uruguay and Canada; the two top positions in Pool A.
The match began with Canada having more possession of the ball. In the 7th minute, the first penalty corner of the match was awarded to Canada. Canada’s initial shot was blocked by a Uruguay defender; that resulted in a penalty stroke. Kristen SHIER scored the penalty stroke to give Canada the 1-0 lead over Uruguay. In the 13th minute, Uruguay received their first penalty corner of the match, but the shot was blocked by Canada’s Ali LEE…
Junior Women's Camp begins at UBC
Athletes arrive for Junior Women’s Camp
August 12, 2010
The first stage of the Women’s National Junior Camp has started this week at UBC and will run from August 10th to the 15th. A formalized Junior National Team Program is a strategic initiative for Field Hockey Canada. The identification camps represent the initial phase of this program. 40 Athletes arrived from across Canada yesterday to participate in this camp, with this Nick Sandhu has assumed the appointment of the National Junior Women’s Team Head Coach…
D’Abreo appointed as National Men’s Coach
Robin D’Abreo appointed as National Men’s Coach
August 11, 2010
Field Hockey Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin D’Abreo as the National Men’s Coach. Robin was a member of Canada’s National Team for over 13 years, after which he started his coaching career. Over this period of time, Robin coached the UBC Men’s Team, the BC Provincial team, Senior Club teams and has most recently been the Assistant Coach of the Canadian Women’s Team…
Trinidad & Tobago upset Canadian women
Trinidad & Tobago upset Canadian women in Venezuela August 11, 2010 The Canadian women’s national indoor team lost 5-3 to Trinidad & Tobago Wednesday afternoon in their second match of the 2010 Pan American Indoor Championship in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.Canada’s Kristen Shier opened the game’s scoring in the fourth minute. T&T responded with four unanswered goals between the 13th and 24th minute before Canada got within striking distance with goals from Angela Lancaster and Jessica Buttinger…
Peru falls to Canadian men at Pan Am Indoors
Peru falls to Canadian men at Pan Am Indoors
August 11, 2010
The Canadian men’s national indoor team defeated Peru 8-2 Wednesday morning in their second match of the 2010 Pan American Indoor
Championship in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Both teams were looking to capitalize on victories in their opening matches. Canada asserted its authority early by scoring two quick goals in the opening minutes of the half from Jonathan Roberts. Roberts then scored once again for Canada to give them a 3-0 lead over Peru…
Bundy appointed Women's Assistant Coach
National Women’s team welcomes Paul Bundy as Assistant Coach
August 11, 2010
Field Hockey Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Bundy as the Assistant Coach for the National Women’s Team. Paul has had over 10 years experience in the Canadian Field hockey system, in addition to his recent posting at the Chatamhouse Grammar School, Ramsgate, England as the Director of Hockey and Physical Education Teacher. Paul brings a wealth of experience to the team with a keen interest in game technology and analysis…
Indoor men defeat Guyana in Pan Am Opener
Canadian men defeat Guyana in Pan Am Opener
August 10, 2010
The Canadian men’s national indoor team defeated Guyana 11-3 on Tuesday afternoon in their opening match of the 2010 Pan American Indoor Championship in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Canada and Guyana started the match fighting for possession. Five
minutes into the match, Canada received the first penalty corner and
scored off it to take the 1-0 lead. A few minutes later, Canada scored
again, this time off a field goal, to go ahead of Guyana 2-0…