Athlete Profile
Danielle Hennig
Women's Senior Team
Nickname: DaniPosition: Defender
Height: 168 cm
Age: 21
Birthplace: Kelowna, BC
Hometown: Kelowna, BC
Residence: Vancouver, BC
Languages: English
Senior Caps: 38
Teams: University of Victoria Vikes
Coaches: Louis Mendonca, Lynne Beecroft, Arnar Bernhardsson
First Int'l Appearance: 2010 in Vancouver vs. India
Field Hockey Background
I signed up for field hockey in middle school (playing on grass) because I played almost every sport offered through school.
Proudest Moment
My first international cap for Canada - getting to play on home turf, in front of a home crowd and my family.
Career Highlights
- 2010 CIS First team All-star
- Academic All Canadian 2008-2010
- Augie Ciancone Award: top high school female athlete in Kelowna BC (2008)
My Life
My parents are Derrick and Janice Hennig, brothers Kurt (older) and Luke (younger), family pet is dog named Clooney (Shepadoodle - German Shepherd crossed with Standard Poodle).
I enjoy spending time with family, camping and other outdoor activities and sports like skiing, running, soccer and basketball. In my down time I love reading and spending time at the beach or on beautiful lake Okanagan.
I'm currently working on a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with aspirations of becoming a Physiotherapist in the future.
Education
University: University of Victoria
Degree/ Major: Kinesiology
Favourite Quote
"Real training starts the moment you want to quit."
Three Interesting Facts
1. I have two screws permanently in my ankle
2. My mom is basically famous for her cookies, they're so good!
3. When I first started field hockey I wasn't sure if I liked it... I was a soccer player and the no feet rule frustrated me, but now I love it!
Advice for aspiring athletes...
You can make up for a lot of your weaknesses through sheer hard work and determination.
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USA vs. Canada
(Senior Women) x 12May 19-23, 2012
Victoria, BC -
FIH Road to London (Women) x 2 x 5 x 7
February 18-25, 2012
New Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 5 -
2011 Pan American Games (Women) x 6 x 5 x 2
October 19-28, 2011
Guadalajara, MexicoFinal Standing: 4 -
Canada vs. Japan
(Senior Women)July 26-30, 2011
Vancouver, BC -
2011 4 Nation Classic (Women)
July 15-24, 2011
Vancouver, BCFinal Standing: 3 -
2011 FIH Champions Challenge II (Women)
May 7-15, 2011
Vienne, AustriaFinal Standing: 7 -
Chile vs. Canada
(Senior Women)April 2-10, 2011
Santiago, Chile -
Canada vs. USA
(Senior Women)January 19-24, 2011
San Diego, California, USA -
Canada vs. Chile
(Senior Women)August 1 - August 6, 2011
Vancouver, BC -
Canada vs. India
(Senior Women)June 15-20, 2010
Surrey, BC
Featured Player
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Lauren Logush
Women's Junior Team
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Richmond Hill, ON
Nickname: Smarter
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