Field Hockey Canada
WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
Training Camp in San Diego
February 11-20, 2000
The team will staying at:
Days Inn Chula Vista
699 E Street
Chula Vista, California 91911, USA
Tel: 619-585-1999 - Fax: 619-427-3748 |
| Athletes |
|---|
| Sue ARMSTRONG, AB |
|
Michelle BOWYER, AB |
| Deb CUTHBERT, ON |
|
Annabel DUNCAN WEBB, SK |
| Lisa FAUST, BC |
|
Sarah FORBES, NB |
| Aoibhinn GRIMES, BC |
|
Ann HARADA, BC |
| Lauralee KOPECK, BC |
|
Amy MacFARLANE, BC |
| Karen MacNEILL, AB |
|
Becky PRICE, ON |
| Carla SOMERVILLE, AB |
|
Bobbi Jo (Steadward) HJERTAAS, AB |
| Kristen TAUNTON, BC |
|
Sue TINGLEY, NB |
| Julia WONG, BC |
|
Jenny ZINKAN-McGRADE, BC |
| Staff |
|---|
| Head Coach | Dru MARSHALL |
| Assistant Coach | Deb WHITTEN |
| Team Manager | Tamara DURANTE |
| Physiotherapist | Tija WESTBROOK |
| Umpire | Marla Van GELDER |
Schedule and Results
Game Reports
Thursday February 17 -
USA - Canada : 4-1
The USA scored their first goal in the 8th minute of play on a great tip off
a reverse stick shot from the top of the D. Their second goal was scored in
the 32nd minute off a penalty corner direct shot. Halftime score was 2-0 for USA.
The USA capitalised on another penalty corner opportunity in the second half
at the 60th minute mark.
Canada's lone goal was scored by Lisa Faust on a penalty corner in the 62nd
minute of play. The USA came back quickly to widen their lead to three goals
by scoring on a 3 on 1 (field play) in the 66th minute of play.
Wednesday February 16 -
USA - Canada : 3-0
Canada came out strong creating 8 penalty corners in the first half, one
resulting in a penalty stroke that we failed to capitalise on... The USA opened
the scoring on a penalty corner goal in the 31st minute of play. Canada, missing
captain Laurelee Kopeck due to a
torn tricep muscle, were taken advantage of by the USA creating numerous breakaways
but goalkeeper Sarah Forbes was
brilliant stopping every one.
The USA scored their second goal in the 52nd minute of the game on a reverse
stick shot into the top corner of the net. The Canadians disputed the call
(claimimg the shot was from outside the D) but to no avail. The USA then pressed
even harder, scoring their third goal in the 63rd minute on a great shot
into the corner off a penalty corner.
Monday February 14 -
USA - Canada : 3-2
The first goal by the Americans was scored in the 15th minute on a penalty
corner. Their second goal of the game was in the dying seconds of the first
period (field play), which gave them a two goal lead at the half.
Canada's first goal in the 58th minute of the game was scored by
Deb Cuthbert.
The Americans scored a third goal (field play) in the 67th minute, giving
them a two goal lead once again. Canada's second goal and her second of the
game was scored by Deb Cuthbert
on another field goal.
Goalkeeper for the game was Ann Harada.
Saturday February 12 -
USA - Canada : 2-1
The Americans scored first putting the ball in the net at the 19th minute
mark (free play). They took a two goal lead in the 50th minute of the game by
converting a penalty corner (2-0).
Immediately off the push back, Canada pressured the Americans, forcing them
to give up a short corner in the 51st minute.
Becky Price (playing in her first
game for Canada) pounced on the rebound from the goalies pads and was awarded
a penalty stroke as the ball she directed at net was illegally stopped by the
defender. Laurelee (Jumbo) Kopeck
converted the PS in the 52nd minute of play.
Beaner and Tinger's Excellent Adventures!
Well, the sun came out today and the temperature warmed up as we concluded
our tour. The final game ended in a 2-1 loss with Carla "the stroker"
Sommerville putting us on the board with a beautifully placed ball in the
top left corner. Despite the loss, we pulled it together and played well for
the final game.
As the title suggests, this tour has not only been about hockey. Let us take
a moment to share our exciting adventures. As everyone took off to the infamous
outlet malls and movie theatres, KT, Tinger, Jenny and Beaner found themselves
engrossed in the finer worlds of biochemistry, organic chem and body composition.
WooHoo!!!! Now, this may not sound exciting to most, and it wasn't to us either,
but we managed to stay on track and get an exam written and other exams studied for.
A lot has been learned on this trip (both hockey and school wise) and we
know the work that has to be done over the next few months before we unite
again. It will be sad to leave the warm weather for the small comforts that
our igloos in Canada provide, but it will be nice to see our dogs an sleds
again. We hope you enjoyed the daily diary and we will
be back on line in the summer. Cheers!!!
Our first sleep in of the tour! Of course that also meant our first trip
to Denny's rather than cereal in our hotel rooms.
Today we had just one practice which was a bit of a relief for some after
a full week of solid training. After lunch, the group split in two directions:
one went to the ice cream shop that the Yanks so generously directed us to
(it's all part of their plan!). The other van went to the outlet mall for a
chance to get away from the hotel for the afternoon. The last few exam writers
(KT, Tinger and Aoibhinn) wrote tonight and can now join the rest of us in
some serious down time. All in all, some more relaxation and prep time for our
big game tomorrow; game 5 of the series...
Gotta get some sleep!
Sport and life situations have often been compared for their similarities.
In each there are many challenges, some that are overcome and some that
seemingly defy our attempts to dominate. All, however, contain lessons and
all have highs and lows. It's relatively easy and fun to learn during the
highs. During the lows, however, as we encountered today, the lessons come
a bit harder. Each one of us has a unique way of handling and interpreting
challenges. One way to affirm our commitment to the sport is to return to
the reasons why we play. They are as varied and rich as each person on the
squad but underlying all is the desire to succeed, be it by reaching one's
potential or playing that ever elusive "perfect" game. Losing 4-1 in a game
where our potential was nowhere near tapped continues a trend in our team
where that elusive "perfect" game seems far away. Mistakes and substandard
performances rather than a superior team led to this outcome. That is not
to say that there were no moments of brilliance displayed by the Canadians
but when the outcome is 4-1, those moments are hard to remember. We can all
suggest reasons for lacklustre performance such as frustration, fatigue,
etc... but rather than dwell on the past we are now looking ahead, trying to
learn those lessons that, as Deb Whitten told us a couple days ago, do not
end. And when all is said and done, we wouldn't have it any other way.
When the learning stops, the challenges end, and the journey that provides
us all with such amazing experiences and relationships will have to end to.
So as we settled down for the evening, we took time to take care of our
bodies through hot-tubbing, physio and lots of ice packs (Amy Mac took one
for the team in the form of a cut lip to add a new stat to the facial injury
list). Studiers worked away, others read, but nearly all of us tuned in
later for a dramatic ER episode which turned out to be a fitting end to a
rather traumatic day.
Wednesday February 16:
by Deb Cuthbert
Deb Cuthbert here... reporting with the Team Diary for February 16th, 2000.
My first time here in San Diego at the Olympic Training Centre and what a
place it is ! Wow... they didn't lie about the food either. I went for a run
the other day and was very surprised to see Mexico from the boundary of the
Centre. It is a superb facility for athletes of all kinds.
Yesterday was a pretty eventful day for team Canada. We had a game in the
morning. On the way to the Centre, the umpire announced that she had forgotten
her shoes and the van had to do a quick U-turn to rectify this small mishap.
On the way back, the Canadian team demonstrated their "Good Samaritan" rule
and helped push a car that had broken down into a gas station. The old rescuing
of a damsel in distress.
Later that afternoon we had a super quick shopping spree at a local factory
outlet. I think some of the girls now share stock in Nike! In the evening the
American hosted us for a delightful Italian dinner at Dlish. Some people,
however, would argue the fact that their dinner were in fact "NOT DELISH"...
Over and out in San Diego...
No game today but we did have two practices to prepare for game three
tomorrow.
Jumbo was up early to check her most unusual tricep injury and
fortunately the x-rays did not show any bone fractures but unfortunately,
although she is trying to convince us she will be ready to play in three
days, I think that is a little optimistic. She can however manage to hold her
tray full of yummy cafeteria food all by herself!
In other news, I made the perfect sandwich at lunch today by melting the
cheese inside the bagel in the toaster... Good one eh?
The evening was spent watching "Who wants to marry a millionaire"
and we all decided that we would be much better matches for the millionaire
whose second home is Vancouver than the questionable bachellerette that he
chose, so we will all be sending in our applications for the next contest!
Hello Avid sports fans!!
Today was Valentines day! I for one was very happy to be spending it with
the team. This is the only place that I am assured a special treat from a secret
Valentine. When we got here we drew names for a person who we were to get a
yummy treat for. It was a win / win situation for everyone.
Today we also got to play the Americans again. We gave them a good fight,
but once again had a bit of trouble putting the ball into the net. The good
thing is that we are scoring within minutes after they score... I guess we
just have to learn how to reverse that order. Unfortunately, our captain Jumbo
Kopeck tore her tricept while making a diving tackle... yaah OUCH!! She is a
tough cookie and I am sure will be back sooner than later.
We are down two games in a five game series, but are determined to win it.
This is when all those years of watching the Stanley Cup playoffs starts to
pay off. We know it is not over till the last game, even if we have to go for
the 6 overtime periods.
To all those mum's out there, you should know that we are eating very well.
This cafeteria is amazing. Fresh fruit and veggies every day! Yummy fresh baked
bread and any kind of cereal that you would like. For the milk and dairies,
there is an assortment of cheese, milk and even frozen yogurt. Every now and
again, we can get a big steak and some chicken too. Oh yeah, and that last food
group... Vit C! They have chocolate cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies, hot
chocolate with whip cream, chocolate ice cream with chocolate sprinkles and
the best on so far was warm chocolate brownie with a bit of ice cream -- topped
with hot fudge sauce... yum yum give me some!!
Of course we are training really hard to work all of this off. Okay, gotta
run... literally! We will be in touch with the the inside scoop. Thanks for
reading!
No turf time today as it is being used by hundreds of little kids playing in
a "futures program". So... Dru booked track time for a 5,000m times run.
Needless to say, we weren't exactly thrilled at the opportunity to strut our
stuff as people were a bit stiff and tired from yesterday' run around. Four
of us did a bike test instead of running while everyone took to the track.
It was a great effort by all my teaammates and we pushed each other hard
with some great results. It was then off to lunch at the cafeteria that
never stops and then a team meeting to catch up on team goals and objectives.
Some players stayed at the center afterwards to study as many of us are
athlete-students this week while a majority headed back to the hotel
for some R and R. The evening was capped off by another visit to the dinner
hall and then a quiet evening at the hotel. As tomorrow is
Valentine's Day, we have arranged secret
cupids for some fun and good treats.
Saturday February 12:
by Sarah Forbes
Welcome everyone to the world of the Senior Canadian
Women's Field Hockey Team! This being the inaugural entry of our Team
Diary, I can say I am honoured. We were going to have Jumbo type something
but she types like a hen pecking at the keyboard. I can say that as she has been
my roomate and we are the two longest standing members of the team at this point.
Yesterday, we woke up to a very exciting day: our first game together since
our Bronze Medal at the Pan American Games. We had a very important uniform
ceremony where we hand out uniforms to everyone each tour they participate in
and we have a special flag that a player signs if it is their first senior tour
with the team. We had two new signatures today with Becky Price and
Annabel Duncan-Webb joining the players that have represented their
country at the Senior level. Congratulations you two!!
We headed out for practice at the Arco Olympic Training Center which lies
in beautiful scenery on the outskirts of San Diego. The energy level was high
as we were all very eager to get on the turf and start practicing again. After
a 2 hour hit around and quick review of our systems and penalty corners, it was
off to lunch at the cafeteria that never closes (yummy!!!). The food here is
one of the high points as it is always good and for some reason our weigh ins
in the morning seem to get a little heavier as time goes by.
Quick team meeting and then GAME time. We felt we had something to prove as
this was the team that knocked us out of the Pan Am Gold Medal game. We came
out hard and furious. Unfortunately they scored on a free play in the 19th minute...
We surged even harder and had a number of chances to put the ball in the net
but didn't capitalize. The play was quite rough at times but we likened it to
a good Hockey Night in Canada rumble.
The second half saw us dominate and get a penalty stroke for our efforts to
make the game 2-1 (they had scored on a penalty corner 1 minute earlier). The
game ended with us pressing hard in their end for the last 5 minutes but simply
unable to put the ball in the net. A disappointing result as we felt we had
dominated a team that has just come back from a trip to Argentina where they
had played top calibre teams. It was a quiet evening with some people getting
physio and others relaxing.
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