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FIH names '09 All Star Teams
FIH names WorldHockey All Star Teams 2009
December 18, 2009
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) released on Thursday the names of the 2009 Men’s and Women’s WorldHockey All Star Teams. As with the previous four editions, only the best players in the world were selected.
Among the very best was Tsawwassen, British Columbia native Rob Short.
The WorldHockey All Star Teams 2009 were selected by visitors of the official website of the FIH www.worldhockey.org…
Katie Baker Named to Pan Am Elite Team
Katie Baker Named to Pan American Elite Team
December 16, 2009
By Bird
Katie Baker, the Prince Edward Island Native, has been recognized as a Pan American All-star after being named to the Pan American Elite Team. Every two years the Pan American Hockey Federation selects the best of the best to create an eighteen member all star roster. The federation announced both the 2009 women’s and men’s teams this December.
This is an outstanding addition to her already numerous accomplishments…
World Cup pools announced by FIH
World Cup pools announced by FIH
December 16, 2009
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) released on Tuesday the pools for the men’s 2010 Hero Honda FIH World Cup.
Hero Honda FIH World Cup, 28 February-13 March 2010:
Pool A: Germany, Netherlands, Korea, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina.
Pool B: Australia, Spain, England, Pakistan, India, South Africa.
The match schedule for the Hero Honda FIH World Cup will be released before the end of December 2009.
Canada qualified for the World Cup by winning the 2009 Pan American Cup last February…
Coalition forms to rally for team sports
Coalition forms to rally for team sports in Canada
December 14, 2009
The large majority of Canadians who participate in sport do so as part of a team. Yet only 17 per cent of the government’s core athletic funding goes to team sport organizations.
United in concern for the future of their sports, nineteen national sport-governing bodies have joined forces to raise awareness of the importance of team sport.
In addition to communicating the unique benefits of team sports, the Canadian Team Sports Coalition (CTSC) will collaborate on common issues and opportunities including sponsorship, public policy, sport tourism, multi-sport event hosting, athlete services and funding…
Men's Pan Am Youth team named
Men’s Pan Am Youth Championship team announced
December 14, 2009
The 2010 Men’s U17 Pan American Youth Championship Team has been announced. Congratulations to the following athletes who will represent Canada at the first ever Youth Olympic Qualifier, held February 6-14, 2010 in Hermosillo, Mexico. More information on the team can be found at www.fieldhockeybc.com.
Field Hockey BC earned the right to send two teams to represent Canada at the Pan American Youth Championships by winning the Gold Medal at both the Girls and Boys Canadian Under 16 National Championships this past summer…
Belgium defeats Canada in final CC1 Match
Belgium defeats Canada in final CC1 Match
December 13, 2009
The Canadian men’s national field hockey team were defeated by Belgium 2-0 Sunday morning in Salta, Argentina. It was Canada’s final match of the 2009 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Champions Challenge. Canada finishes in eighth place.
The two teams last met in their final match at the Beijing Olympics, with a decisive win for Belgium (3-0). Canada started tentatively and needed to be harangued by Rob SHORT to regroup and generate the first chance of the game, a penalty-corner shot wide by Scott TUPPER…
China defeats Canada at Champions Challenge
China defeats Canada at Champions Challenge
December 12, 2009
The Canadian men’s national field hockey team were defeated by China 3-1 Saturday morning in Salta, Argentina. It was Canada’s first match of the 5-8 classification round in the 2009 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Champions Challenge.
The two teams started tentatively, testing each other. Canada was first on the scoreboard in the 7th minute when Mark PEARSON received the ball in the circle, escaped his marker with a turn and shot the ball out of reach of Rifeng SU in the Chinese goal…
Six Canadians among 2009 Pan Am Elite
Six Canadians among 2009 Pan Am Elite
December 12, 2009
Field Hockey Canada was well represented as the Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) announced on Friday the names of the 2009 Pan American Elite Teams for men and women.
The men’s team is led by 2009 Pan American Cup Player of the Tournament Rob Short of Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Joining Short from the 2009 Pan Am Cup champions are Ken Pereira , defenders Scott Tupper and Paul Wettlaufer, and Goalkeeper of the Tournament David Carter …
Canada defeats host Argentines in Salta
Canada defeats host Argentines in Salta
December 10, 2009
The Canadian men’s national field hockey team defeated Argentina 3-2 Thursday afternoon in Salta, Argentina. It was Canada’s third and final pool game of the 2009 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Champions Challenge after losses to Pakistan and South Africa earlier in the week.
With Argentina already through to the semi-finals, the match was not of the outmost importance, but a game between the two Pan American rivals is always hotly contested and this one was no exception…