Athlete Profile
Matthew Guest
Men's Senior Team
Nickname: GuestyPosition: Forward
Height: 190 cm
Age: 26
Birthplace: Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Residence: Melbourne, Australia
Languages: English
Senior Caps: 41
Teams: Altona Hockey Club
Coaches: Robin D'Abreo
First Int'l Appearance: 2008 in South Africa vs. Great Britain
How were you introduced to field hockey?
I was introduced to hockey by my brother Aaron and started playing at age 9 in Shepparton, Australia.
What has been the proudest moment of your career?
Playing in the match against Ireland with Rob and Ken when they broke the games record for Canada.
Favourite moment with Team Canada
Being together with the team when Ken was the flag bearer at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Career Highlights
- Scored a hat trick in the first match of the 2011 Pan American Games
Tell us about yourself...
My mother is from Lethbridge, Alberta and I have family living in Calgary. My father played elite level Australian rules football when he was younger. I have one brother who lives in Vancouver and works as an Engineer and hockey coach.
I completed two years of schooling in Calgary and the rest in Australia. I studied medicine at the University of Melbourne and have worked as a doctor in Melbourne for two years.
My goal is compete with Canada at the 2012 London Olympics.
Education
University: University of Melbourne Medical School (2009)
Role Model
Matthew Higgins
A hockey player from my local town who played senior provincial level for 10 years. Inspires me through his dedication and motivation to always continue improving.
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FIH Road to London (Men) x 3 x 4
February 18-26, 2012
New Delhi, India -
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 UK Tour (Men)
April 13-25, 2011
England, Ireland, Scotland -
2010 Commonwealth Games (Men)
October 3-14, 2010
Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 7 -
2010 Test Series
Men : ChileJuly 31 - August 6, 2010
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2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
May 9-18, 2008
Ipoh, MalaysiaFinal Standing: 5
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