This recognition acknowledges Neill’s contribution to the development of field hockey in the Americas over the past 25 years.
The Canadian women lost a hard fought battle in the semi-final of the Pan American Games against the USA, ranked 7 spots higher than them in the World Rankings.
We asked several athletes what it means to have their family in the stands. This is what they had to say…
In addition to cheering for Team Canada, they have all been busy meeting with our Pan American colleagues…
Canada asserted itself early in the match and took a three goal lead over Barbados in the first 10 minutes of play.
The Canadian women’s team did the most important by winning this last pool game against Trinidad & Tobago, but they gave a scare to their fans by only scoring in the final minutes of the match, after sterilely pressuring T&T during most of the game.
Scott Tupper scores hat trick…
The Canadian women started very focused on the task at hand and surprised the Argentineans with an early goal by Thea Culley in the 6th minute.
The men started the defense of their Pan American Games title with a strong win against Trinidad & Tobago.