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Canada drops final game of India Series
Canada Loses Game 7 in Front of 3,500 Fans
October 24, 2009
Report by Omar Rawji
In the final match of the 7 Test Super Series in Surrey, BC, featuring Canada and India, the Canadians produced on penalty corners. Unfortunately, they left a number of other scoring chances on the field, and India came away with their 6th win of the series after a 3-2 result on Saturday.
Following India’s third goal, Canada applied waves of pressure on the opposition’s defense and with only two minutes remaining, Pete Short carried the ball into the D, passing it to crowd favorite, Gabbar Singh…
Indians frustrate Canada in Game 6 loss
Canada Frustrated in Game 6 Loss
October 22, 2009
Report by Omar Rawji
More than a few aspects of game 6 left Team Canada disgruntled, as they lost by a score of 3-1 to India. The first was the fact that they had a good opportunity to win their first match of the series but let it go as the game wound down.
Starting the second half down 1-0 despite having more of the ball in the first, the Canadians applied pressure early. In the 39th minute, Ranjeev Deol took a great feed from Gabbar Singh and just missed the top of the net on a beautiful backhand shot…
Terry Fox International Tournament 2010
29th Terry Fox International Tournament
October 22, 2009
The Organising Committee of National Capital Cup invites your Team (Men and Women) to participate in the 29th annual Terry Fox International Field Hockey Tournament to be held on June 18, 19 and 20, 2010. It is a major International Tournament for Clubs, Regional, Provincial (State) and National Teams.
Teams from India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Mexico, Trinidad, and United States have participated in the past years. The entries will be restricted to 9 or 11 teams only…
Tupper given greater role with Canadian men
Tupper Takes on Greater Role With Team Canada
October 21, 2009
By Omar Rawji
Photo: Neil Hodge
Scott Tupper, still just a “bright-eyed 22-year-old,” as described by Yvonne Zacharias of The Vancouver Sun, assumed captaincy of the Canadian Men’s Field Hockey team for games three to five of the 7 Test Super Series against India. Although the assignment was temporary, since regular captain Ken Pereira was not present, it was an affirmation of Tupper’s growth as a player and as a leader on the team…
Field Hockey Canada Update
Field Hockey Canada Update
October 21, 2009
The 7 Test Super Series
I would like to extend a special “thank you” to all of the volunteers and sponsors who have been involved with the Test Series. I had the opportunity to watch two games over the past weekend and attended the Gala dinner, along with 400 hockey friends and alumni. It was a wonderful night of celebrations and a great example of what FHC and the many partners can do together. The Gala included a silent and live auction, with the money raised being directed towards men’s junior programming…
Dinos upset first-place UBC in CIS
Dinos upset first-place UBC in CIS
October 11, 2009
The University of Calgary Dinos field hockey team celebrated the Thanksgiving weekend in style Sunday, handing the UBC Thunderbirds just their second loss of the season – and the Dinos’ first win over UBC since 2000 – by a 2-1 score at Hawkings Field.
For the second day in a row these teams faced off in winter temperatures and blowing snow. Saturday afternoon, the Dinos’ lack of offence was their downfall as they dropped the first game of this series 4-1…
Canada defeated 3-1 by India in Game 5
Many Positives to Take Out of Game 5 Loss
October 18, 2009
By Omar Rawji
Dave Jameson Celebrates
Photo: FHC / Neil Hodge
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in Surrey, B.C., the largest crowd thus far in the 7 Test Super Series showed up for the fifth test match between Canada and India, and some 2,500 fans were treated to an exciting show. The end result would be a 3-1 loss for Canada, bringing their record in the series to 0-4-1, however the Canadians knew they played better and deserved a win…
India takes down Canada 2-0 in Game 4
India takes down Canada 2-0 in Game 4
October 16, 2009
By Omar Rawji
Game 4 of the 7 Test Super Series between Canada and India featured two deliberate, patient teams.
“Our energy started late. We were flat,” was the explanation given by Alan Brahmst, Canada’s head coach.
The first 35 minutes was especially plodding as neither team was willing to take chances, choosing rather to sit back and wait for mistakes from the other side. Aside from Canada’s three penalty corner opportunities in the half, their best chance came in the 15th minute on a strong run by Mark Pearson, who crossed a ball through that just missed Connor Grimes for the finish…
Canadians rally to tie India 4-4 in Surrey
Canadians rally to tie India 4-4 in Surrey
October 14, 2009
By Omar Rawji
Game 3 of the 7 Test Super Series couldn’t come quickly enough for Team Canada, as they left Victoria feeling that they deserved better than their 0-2 record would indicate. The match started well, as Scott Tupper made an immediate impact in his first game back from Europe, scoring on the game’s first penalty corner, 2 minutes in. Unfortunately, the 1-0 lead would evaporate quickly as Canada dug themselves an enormous hole, falling down 4-1 by the 45th minute…