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Ken Pereira

Men's Senior Team

Nickname: Kenny
Position: Midfield
Height: 170 cm
Age: 38
Birthplace: Toronto, ON
Hometown: Unionville, ON
Residence: Unionville, ON
Languages: English

Senior Caps: 348
Teams: HGC, Netherlands
Former Teams: GOA Reds Club (Toronto)
Coaches: Robin D'Abreo, Alan Brahmst, Louis Mendonca, Shiaz Virjee, Gene Muller
First Int'l Appearance: 1994 in Toronto vs. Mexico

Field Hockey Background

My uncle and cousin got me started at age 16.

Proudest Moment

Qualifying for two Olympics, two World Cups and carrying in the Canadian flag for the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Favourite Moment with Team Canada

Every time I get to see the guys for training or games.

Career Highlights

Ken scored the famous winning goal against Argentina in the final match of the 1999 Pan American Games, earning Canada a spot in the 2000 Olympic Games.

- Pan American Elite Team 2009, 2011
- Canada's flag bearer at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
- Four time Pan American Games medalist
- Two time Olympian (2000, 2008)

My Life

I have a great family, I love all sports, and my goal is to go to one more Olympic Games.

Education

University: Centennial College (2001)

Degree/ Major: Business Administration

Favourite Quote

"Have fun."

Advice for aspiring athletes...

Life is short, you got to live it - and have fun doing it.

  • FIH Hockey Monthly Episode 77 (August 2011)

    17:00 - This month we are up close with the legends of Canadian hockey- Rob Short and Ken Pereira.

  • FIH Hockey Monthly Episode 75 (June 2011)

    22:00 - This month we bring you all the action from the EHL Final Four in Den Haag as the season enters its climax (Rob Short & Ken Pereira win EHL Championship)

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