BIO:
Alana is a strong defender with an impressive tackle that enables her to win most one-on-one contests. She made her debut in 2007 with a victory over Australia, which she considers the highlight of her hockey career so far.
Hockey runs in Alana’s family with her mother Angeline being the assistant coach of the New Zealand under-21 team.
Born in Sydney, Alana has a son and works in a day care centre in Whangarei.
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Name:
Alana Millington
Nickname:
Lanz
Date of Birth:
28/06/1988
Birthplace:
Sydney
Town of Residence:
Whangarei
Occupation:
Early childhood caregiver
Position:
Defender/Midfielder
Shirt Number:
9
NZ Debut:
May 2007
NHL Team:
Northland
Career High:
NZ debut when we beat Australia
Career Low:
Losing Collier Trophy Final to North Harbour
Sacrifices you have made to play Hockey:
Not being able to study full time
Age you started playing at:
4
Hours of training per week:
8
Toughest opponent:
Tina Bell-Kake
Who has been most influential in your career:
Mum, Grant McLeod, Mark Hager
Strengths:
Passing
Weaknesses:
Speed
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Roger Federer
Hobbies outside of Hockey:
Shopping, watching/playing sports, going to the beach
5 words to describe yourself:
Gullable, forgetful, blonde, gossiper, determined
Favourite TV show:
Gossip Girl, Outrageous Fortune
Favourite Food:
Eggs Benedict
Favourite Music:
Most music
Favourite Book:
Twilight Series
Dislikes:
Losing
Advise for young players:
You miss 100% of the opportunities you don't take.
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