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Amanda Green

 

 

BIO:
Amanda is seen as a strong leader amongst her peers. The Auckland accountant is a tough defender with good tackling ability.

She selects North Harbour’s win in the 2010 National Hockey League as her career high so far.


Name:
  Amanda Green

Nickname:
  Mandz

Date of Birth:
  02/11/86

Birthplace:
  North Shore

Town of Residence:
  Auckland

Occupation:
  Accountant

Position:
  Defender

Shirt Number:
  14

NZ Debut:
  16th May 2010

NHL Team:
  North Harbour

Career High:

  Winning NHL in 2010

Career Low:
  A 6th at a 21's Tournament, a very long time ago.

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
  Time.

Age you started playing at:
  11

Hours of training per week:
  16-20

Toughest Opponent:
  ABC

Who has been most influential in your career:
  Scott Green, Kim Green, Mark Dempster, Rex Smith, Mark Dempster and Angeline Waetford

Strengths:
  Tackling, Hitting

Weaknesses:
  Anything on the reverse and overheads

Most admired Sportsperson:
  Kate Mahon

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
  Reading, Tennis, Fishing

5 Words to Describe yourself:
  Happy, Friendly, Relaxed, Determined, Loyal

Favourite TV Show:
  Outrageous Fortune

Favourite Food:
  Chocolate

Favourite Music:
  New Zealand Artists. Kings of Leon, Mudford and Sons

Favourite Book:
  Kiterunner

Dislikes:
  Rudeness and Running

Advice for Young Players:
  Disappointments make success much sweeter. It's not always easy but it is always worth it!!!