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Karen MacNEILL



Karen MacNeill
Defence   -   105 International Caps
Height, Weight:167 cm (5'6"), 66 kg (145 lbs)
Born:January 7, 1972
Birthplace:Calgary, Alberta
Residence:Calgary, Alberta
Club:
  • Phoenix Calgary


  • Occupation:
    • Sport Psychology Consultant
    • BPE, University of Calgary
    • MA (Sport Psychology), University of Ottawa, 1998

    Field Hockey Background:
    • "I started field hockey in high school for no specific reason: I played different sports all year round"
    • Started "seriously" in her first year at University of Calgary (1989)
    • Started playing with the Alberta Provincial Team the following year
    • Played five years for U. of C. and regularly with Alberta in provincial competitions
    • Played for Amsterdam in the Dutch League during the 1998-99 season

    International Competitions:
    Points of Interest:
    • Interests (outside field hockey): skiing, mountain biking, reading, public speaking, working with children, all outdoor activities.

    • "Thrill of a lifetime" (given a chance to do anything in the world):
      • Do something that will have a positive impact on the rest of the World.
      • In sport: Compete in the Olympic Games.

    Favorites
    Other Sports: Skiing, golf, outdoors activities
    Female Athlete: Silken Laumann
    Male Athlete: Pete Sampras, Gustav Vedor
    Food: Fajitas
    Drink: Slurpee
    Hobby: Spending time with people
    Actress: Meg Ryan
    Actor: Matt Damon
    Movie: Good Will Hunting
    TV Show: Friends / ER
    Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany, West with the Night
    Singer / Band: 54.40

    "Be comfortable with the uncomfortable."


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