Athlete Profile
Poonam Sandhu
Women's Senior Team
Nickname: PooPosition: Forward
Height: 160 cm
Age: 21
Birthplace: Vancouver, BC
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Residence: Vancouver, BC
Languages: English, Punjabi
Senior Caps: 15
Teams: UBC Thunderbirds
Former Teams: India Club
Coaches: Hash Kanjee, Nick Sandhu, Jen Chohan, Robin D'Abreo
First Int'l Appearance: 2009 in Kazan, Russia vs. Belarus during Champions Challenge II
Field Hockey Background
I was introduced to field hockey through my family. My uncle Bill Sandhu and my dad Nick Sandhu both played on the National Team and as I got older I became more interested in field hockey and eventually started playing. India Club at the time didn't have a girls team so I got a bunch of girls to start a U-12 team.
Proudest Moment
Playing my first International Game after coming back from a major injury.
Favourite Moment with Team Canada
My first game playing in front of family and friends with the girls.
Career Highlights
Experienced her first international games during the Champions Challenge II
My Life
When not playing field hockey I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, camping during the summer, and snowboarding.
Education
University: University of British Columbia
Role Model
Anyone who works hard towards their goals.
Favourite Quote
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen." -Michael Jordan
Three Interesting Facts
1. I have no tonsils
2. I have no appendix
3. I did not make up my nick name.
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2012 Argentina Tour
(Junior Women)May 24 - June 3, 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina -
USA-Canada Challenge
(Junior + U17 Women) x 33 x 8April 4- 8, 2012
Vancouver, BC
Rutledge Field -
Canada vs. Japan
(Senior Women)July 26-30, 2011
Vancouver, BC -
2011 4 Nation Classic (Women)
July 15-24, 2011
Vancouver, BCFinal Standing: 3 -
2010 World Cup Qualifier (Women)
March 26 - April 3, 2010
San Diego, California, USAFinal Standing: 4 -
2009 Champions Challenge II (Women)
June 21-27, 2009
Kazan, RussiaFinal Standing: 6
Featured Player
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Marian Dickinson
Women's Senior Team
Position: Forward
Senior Caps: 43
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Nickname: Mouse
Provincial Associations
BC Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia P.E.I
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