BIO:
Taking up Irish dancing as a child, has given Amelia the quick hands and quick feet necessary to be an international goalkeeper.
An outstanding effort in the National Hockey League in 2009, saw her selected for the national squad with the coaches impressed with her ability to read the game and close down attackers.
Amelia is a student in Christchurch and has been the New Zealand under-21 goalkeeper for the past few years.
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Name:
Amelia Gibson
Nickname:
Millie, Meils
Date of Birth:
05/07/91
Birthplace:
Christchurch
Town of Residence:
Christchurch
Occupation:
Student
Position:
Goal Keeper
Shirt Number:
10
NZ Debut:
23/05/10
NZHL Team:
Canterbury Cats
NHL Shirt Number:
16
Career High:
Winning NHL 2009 and being selected in the 2011 National Squad.
Career Low:
-
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Having a social life outside of Hockey
Age you started playing at:
5
Hours of Training per week:
10-12
Toughest Opponent:
Midlands, NHL Final 2009
Who has been most influential in your career:
Mum and Dad
Strengths:
Consistency
Weaknesses:
Running
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Evers-Swindell Twins
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Dance
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
Friendly, Positive, Determined, Quiet, Mature
Favourite TV Show:
Packed to the Rafters
Favourite Food:
Sushi, Mums Roast
Favourite Music:
Anything New
Favourite Book:
-
Likes:
Spending time with friends and family
Dislikes:
Big university assignments
Advice for Young Players:
Do everything you can to live the dream.
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