Field Hockey Canada
WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
2000
Centralization Camp in Winnipeg
June 26 to July 16, 2000
| Staff |
|---|
| Head Coach: | Dru MARSHALL |
| Assistant Coach: | Lynne BEECROFT |
| Assistant Coach: | Beth ALI |
| Team Manager: | Tamara DURANTE |
| Physiotherapist: | Tija WESTBROOK |
| Sport Psychologist: | Dr. John HOGG |
Game Reports
July 14 -
Canada - USA : 3-0
Game 4 of the series! Canada wins 3-0! The Canadians came out with renewed vigour
after their 1-0 loss in the previous game. Play was relatively even for the first half
but Canada started to put the pressure on the US team near the end of the half.
Michelle Bowyer gave
Becky Price a great pass in the 30th minute
which Becky powered over the goalie as the keeper came sliding out. Canada then dug
their heels in and with another great pass from
Michelle "Play Maker" Bowyer to
Karen MacNeill which Jumbo orchestrated
with a great run out of the backfield. Karen beat her defender and reverse chipped
the ball past the goalie 1 minute later (31st minute). Canada lead 2-0 at the half.
The Canadians came out strong with Amy MacFarlane
creating a penalty stroke in the 38th minute which
Jumbo Kopeck roofed into the top
corner . Canada fell back on their heels
a bit for 10-12 minutes in the middle of the half but strong defense and goaltending kept the
Americans at bay. The shutout was preserved in the 71st minute with goalkeeper
Sarah Forbes spoiling an American breakaway.
Team Canada is extremely pleased with their play as they stuck to the game plan created
by Coach Dru Marshall and played with
intensity and resilience.
The Canadians lead the series 3-1. There is one more test match against the US on Sunday afternoon.
Thank you for following the games!!
July 12 -
Canada - USA : 0-1
In the first half both teams had opportunities to score, but no one capitalised.
goalkeeper Sarah Forbes made some very
well-timed saves to keep Canada on an even playing ground going into the second half.
The Americans pressed early in the second, creating a few penalty corners.
In the 43rd minute of play, the Americans were awarded another penalty corner and
Krista Thompson made the initial save.
The ball hit the post and rebounded right to an American just waiting to hammer the ball home.
The Canadians were upset with the result (first goal conceeded and first loss..) but
they are looking forward to the next match on Friday.
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Congratulations to Julia Wong
on
playing her 50th International Match! |
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July 11 -
Canada - USA : 2-0
Canada started a little slow today and the US took advantage of it, creating 2 or 3
threatening opportunities, but goalkeeper Sarah Forbes
was ready to roll, stopping the US dead in their tracks! A few key saves were made to keep Canada
at a 0-0 draw at the end of the half.
Canada stepped on to the field in the second half with a definite purpose: to win the game!
They pressed early in the half, creating 4 penalty corners in the first 10 minutes of the half.
In the 41st minute, Canada took advantage of one of these penalty corners to take the lead.
Karen MacNeill hit a blistering shot on net and
Jenny Zinkan-McGrade scored (41st minute) off
the rebound from the keepers pads!
The goal was followed by a steady stream of shots by the Canadian forwards. In the 51st minute,
another corner was awarded when Becky Price was fouled
in the D. A missed stop on the PC resulted in a broken play which
Sue Tingley used to maximum advantage, rolling
out to the left and hitting Karen MacNeill
with a perfectly timed pass. Karen wasted no time in hammering the ball into the far corner
for a 2-0 lead. Canada continued to play well throughout the half, and were happy with the win
after a somewhat dismal first half performance.
Krista Thompson shared the shutout with
Sarah Forbes.
Coach Dru Marshall was happy with the result.
"We have been on the losing end of too many of those types of games against the Americans
- it is nice to finally come out on the other end of the score. The athletes set a very high
standard in the first game and the second half was more indicative of the type of hockey that
Canada is currently capable of playing. We look forward to the next match."
July 10 -
Canada - USA : 2-0
The Canadian Women started off their five game series against the USA in a
convincing fashion with a strong 2-0 WIN! Canada was fired up from the
start, earning a short corner early in the first half which was saved by the
post person. With constant pressure, the US started to rush in their play and
Canada capitalized with a fleury in front of the net, with
Becky Price hammering the ball past
the goalie (16th minute of play) for her first international goal!
The second half saw the US start off strong but Canada continued to rally
with strong defence from goalie
Sarah Forbes,
Emily Rix,
Andrea Rushton,
Julia Wong and
Jumbo Kopeck.
Canada's Becky Price slammed her
second goal of the game home in the 49th minute of play on a nice pass from
Jumbo Kopeck.
Canada was down a player (in the 51st min.) due to a yellow card given to
Karen MacNeill, she remained sidelined
for 5 minutes. During that time the US pressured Canada but Canada remained steady
in the backfield.
Canada finished the game in convincing style without giving up a single
penalty corner to the US team!
Athlete Assistance Program - Carded Athletes for 2000
Note: a "carded athlete" is a national level player
elligible for monthly fundings
from the Athlete Assistance Program
run by Sport Canada. |
Sixteen women's athletes have been approved by Sport Canada
for the carding period from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000,
at the "C" level:
Five additional women's athletes have been approved by Sport Canada
at the "R" level for the same period:
Two additional women's athletes have been approved by Sport Canada
at the "J" level for the same period:
For information or comments:
fhc@fieldhockey.ca
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