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Alana Millington

 

 


 

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.