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Andy Hayward

 

   

 

BIO:
 Andy has quickly developed into one of New Zealand’s best defensive players. He made his international debut in front of his home crowd in Tauranga against Netherlands in January 2007 and has been a consistent performer ever since. Andy can play in the midfield or defence and is a constant handful for opposition teams due to his speed and skilful passing game. He is also one of the team’s expert dragflickers.

Name:                                                 
   Andy Hayward

Nickname:                                          
   Ginga, Grinch

Date of Birth:                                     
   22-06-1985

Birthplace:                                         
   Kawakawa

Town of Residence:                         
   Tauranga

Occupation:                                      
   Student

Position:                                             
   Midfield/Defender

Shirt Number:                                                
   5

NZ Debut:                                           
   January 07

NHL Team:                                         
   Midlands

NHL Shirt Number:                          
   10

Career High:                                      
   Making debut for NZ team

Career Low:                                       
   Breaking foot in NHL 2005

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                        
   Heaps

Age you started playing at:              
   6

Hours of Training per week:                      
   15-20

Toughest Opponent:                                   
   Argentina

Who has been most influential in your career:                             
   Family, Brad Jensen, Gill Gemming

Strengths:                                          
   Speed, Passing

Weaknesses:                                     
   Tackling

Most Admired Sportsperson:                      
   Darren Lockyer

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                       
   Tennis, BYC, league, going to the beach

5 Words to Describe Yourself:       
   Outgoing, Fun, Orange

Favourite TV Show:                          
   The footy show, Prison Break

Favourite Food:                                
   Chicken Tikka Masala Curry from Tikka Express, Bayfair

Favourite Music:                               
   Old school rock

Favourite Book:                                
   Eric Rush Trilogy, NRL Weekly

Dislikes:                                             
   Over ripe bananas, injuries

Advice for Young Players:               
   Train hard, listen and learn