Athlete Profile
Mark Pearson
Men's Senior Team
Position: ForwardHeight: 183 cm
Age: 24
Birthplace: Vancouver, BC
Hometown: Tsawwassen, BC
Residence: Vancouver, BC
Languages: English, German
Senior Caps: 122
Teams: West Vancouver
Former Teams: Der Club an der Alster (Hamburg, Germany), UBC Thunderbirds, Tsawwassen Falcons
Coaches: Alan Brahmst, Joachim Mahn, Gene Muller, Louis Mendonca, Kirk Adams
First Int'l Appearance: 2005 in Vancouver vs. Scotland
Field Hockey Background
My parents both played and introduced me to the sport. I spent much of my youth on or around hockey pitches.
Proudest Moment
Winning the 2009 Pan-Am Cup in Santiago, Chile to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in New Delhi, India. Amazing 4-3 overtime win against arch-rivals Argentina in the semi-final and then a 2-1 overtime win against the United States in the final to qualify.
Favourite Moment with Team Canada
Representing Canada and competing against top quality opposition on the pitch and the camaraderie and friendship we share off it.
Career Highlights
- 2011 German Championship Gold Medal with Club an der Alster
- Hat-trick for Canada against Trinidad and Tobago in Vancouver
My Life
Off the hockey pitch I enjoy golfing, fishing, sipping coffee, interneting, and beating up on my teammates in fantasy sports. I have three younger sisters (Vickie, Rachelle and Vanessa). I am an avid sports fanatic and supporter of the Vancouver Canucks, Whitecaps, and Leeds United in England.
Education
University: University of British Columbia
Favourite Quote
Anything from David Brent...
Three Interesting Facts
1. Pre-Game rituals include always taping 3 white stripes on my stick just below the grip and putting on the left shoe before the right one.
2. I was the youngest member of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team.
3. I spent the last two seasons playing club hockey in Hamburg, Germany for Club an der Alster.
Advice for aspiring athletes...
Keep working on what you aren't good at, not what you are...
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FIH Road to London (Men) x 3 x 2 x 7
February 18-26, 2012
New Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 3 -
2011 FIH Champions Challenge 1 (Men)
November 26 - December 4, 2011
Johannesburg, South AfricaFinal Standing: 8 -
2011 Pan American Games (Men) x 7 x 5 x 2
October 20-29, 2011
Guadalajara, MexicoFinal Standing: 2 -
2011 European Tour (Men)
August 5-18, 2011
Belgium, Netherlands, Germany -
2011 4 Nation Classic (Men)
July 15-24, 2011
Vancouver, BCFinal Standing: 1 -
2011 UK Tour (Men)
April 13-25, 2011
England, Ireland, Scotland -
Canada vs. USA, France
(Senior Men)February 19-27, 2011
Chula Vista, California, USA -
2010 Commonwealth Games (Men)
October 3-14, 2010
Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 7 -
Canada vs. Chile
(Men's National Team)July 31 - August 6, 2010
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2010 FIH World Cup (Men)
March 1-11, 2010
New Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 11 -
Canada vs. USA
(Senior Men)February 7-14, 2010
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2009 Champions Challenge I (Men)
December 6-13, 2009
Salta, ArgentinaFinal Standing: 8 -
Canada vs. USA
(Senior Men)October 27-31, 2009
Vancouver, BC -
Canada vs. India
(Senior Men)October 9-24, 2009
Victoria & Surrey, BC -
2009 4-Nation Tournament (Men)
July 30 - August 7, 2009
Canberra, AustraliaFinal Standing: 4 -
2009 Elektrosal 4-Nation (Men)
June 22 - July 28, 2009
Elektrostal, RussiaFinal Standing: 2 -
2009 Pan American Cup (Men)
March 7-15, 2009
Santiago, ChileFinal Standing: 1 -
USA vs. Canada
(Senior Men)February 15-21, 2009
Chula Vista, California, USA -
2008 Olympic Games
August 8-24, 2008
Beijing, ChinaFinal Standing: 10 -
2006 World Cup Qualifier (Men)
April 12-22, 2006
Changzhou, ChinaFinal Standing: 10 -
2006 Commonwealth Games (Men)
March 15-26, 2006
Melbourne, AustraliaFinal Standing: 8
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2011 Euro Tour
Canada vs. Belgium : Post-game interview with Mark Pearson and Adam Froese.
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4 Nation Classic : July 2011
Canada vs. Chile : Mark Pearson discusses the game and his goal against Chile.
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Road to London 2012 | Feb. 21
Interviews with Iain Smythe, Rogier Trip and Mark Pearson after a convincing 15 -1 win over Singapore at the 2012 Olympic Qualifiers in New Delhi
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Women's Senior Team
Position: Goalkeeper
Senior Caps: 1
Hometown: Richmond, BC
Provincial Associations
BC Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia P.E.I
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