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Canadian men finish series with perfect record
Canadian men finish test series with perfect record
August 7, 2010
VANCOUVER – The Canadian men’s national field hockey team concluded their five-match test series against Chile on Friday evening in Vancouver. Canada earned a 2-1 victory to finish the series with a perfect 5-0 record.
Vancouver native Scott TUPPER netted the game winning goal on a penalty corner play with less than six minutes remaining in the match.
Canada opened the game’s scoring in the 43rd minute after a scoreless first half when Matt GUEST converted on a field play past Chilean goalkeeper Adrian HENRIQUEZ…
Nesbitt scores game tying goal in 100th game
Canadian Women finish four game test series with a tie against Chile
August 7, 2010
It was a big day for the Canadian team, their captain Stephanie (Barney) Nesbitt reached a milestone – playing in her 100th International game.
However, it was Chile who had the jump at the beginning of the game and they were rewarded for their quick start when they received the first penalty corner in the 11th minute. Camila CARAM put the Chileans on the scoreboard when her direct shot beat the Canadian keeper – Bea FRANCISCO, who was playing in her first International game…
Changes To Rules Of Hockey For 2011
Rule Changes for 2011
August 5, 2010
Based on recommendations from the Hockey Rules Board, the Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has agreed changes to the Rules of Hockey and the Rules of Indoor Hockey.
The rule changes will formally take effect on January 1, 2011 for all international Field Hockey competitions. All competitions starting before January 1, 2011 date will still use the existing 2009 Rules. It is expected that Rule books incorporating the new changes will be printed and available on the FIH website for September 2010…
Canadian men win fourth straight over Chile
Canadian men win fourth straight over Chile
August 4, 2010
The Canadian men’s national field hockey team earned their fourth straight victory over Chile with a 7-1 win Wednesday evening in Vancouver. It was the two teams’ fourth of five matches in a test series being held at Wright Field.
Scott TUPPER netted a hat trick to lead the Canadians to victory while Iain SMYTHE also scored two. Other Canadian goal scorers were Matt GUEST and Dave JAMESON.
Chilean Jose ZIRPEL spoiled the Canadian shutout when he converted a penalty stroke in the 69th minute…
Coach Education Grants Available
Coach Education Grants Available
August 5, 2010
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is now accepting applications for the next wave of Chevrolet’s Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants. CAC is also accepting applications on an ongoing basis for grants, made available through Investors Group sponsorship, from organizations interested in hosting community coaching conferences.
Chevrolet’s Club Coaching Grant – This fall, another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development…
Women take 3-0 test series lead over Chile
Canadian women take 3-0 test series lead over Chile
August 4, 2010
The Canadian Women squeaked out another win against the Chileans in their third game of the four game test series. They are now leading the series 3-0.
The first half was fairly even, with both teams having some good ball control. The first opportunity of the match went to the Canadian’s when they were awarded a penalty corner at the 15th minute mark. Unfortunately a direct shot by Stephanie JAMESON just went wide of the net…
Canadian Men post another 4-2 win
Canadian Men post another 4-2 win against Chile
August 3, 2010
The Canadian men beat Chile (4-2) for the third time, actually clinching the 5-match series against their South American rivals.
Canada started the game well, Richard HILBRETH forcing a penalty-corner on a baseline run in the 6th minute. The option was well executed and found Rob SHORT on the post for the first goal of the game. After this exciting start, the game settled down in an intense tactical midfield battle. Canada had a greater share of ball possession but could not generate any additional scoring opportunity for a while…
Canadian women squeeze by Chile 1-0
Canadian women squeeze by Chile 1-0
August 3, 2010
Canada won the second game of their series against the Chilean women by a slim margin of one goal. They now lead the series against the South Americans with two victories.
The match started fairly equal for a while. Canada had to concede a penalty-stroke on a Chilean circle penetration, but the shot was weak and easily handled by Azelia LIU in the Canadian goal. She was again called into action soon after on a high shot.
The rest of the period was mostly a midfield battle, both teams offering an excellent display of passes but without generating much danger at either end…
Canadian Men win second game of Series
Canadian Men win second game of Chile Series (4-2)
August 2, 2010
By: Yan Huckendubler
The Canadian men cleanly beat Chile 4-2 in the second game of their 5-match series against the South Americans.
The game started as an intense midfield battle. Canada circulated the ball well but could not get a clear hold on the proceedings. They nevertheless managed to open the scoring in the 14th minute after a decisive run by Rob Short, Iain SMYTHE managing to put his stick on a cross from the right by Ken PEREIRA…