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BIO:
Ben is a solid and creative midfielder who is considered a real scholar of the game. His strengths are his versatility and the good combinations he forms with his team-mates.
Ben’s most memorable moments for the Black Sticks are the win against Argentina in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in 2008, and attending the Beijing Olympics that year.
Ben, who has played more than 100 matches for New Zealand, grew up in Taranaki and now works in banking in Auckland.
Name:
Ben Collier
Nickname:
Jim Courier
Date of Birth:
19-06-84
Birthplace:
Wanganui
Town of Residence:
Auckland
Occupation:
Student
Position:
Midfield
Shirt Number:
30
NZ Debut:
2005
NHL Team:
North Harbour
Career High:
Qualifying for Olympics
Career Low:
8th at World Cup
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Plenty
Age you started playing at:
4
Hours of Training per week:
15
Toughest Opponent:
Aussie
Who has been most influential in your career:
Darren Smith
Strengths:
left to right
Weaknesses:
upright reverse
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Jesse Ryder
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Multisport
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
Relaxed, Ambitious, Shambles, Determined, Out doorsy
Favourite TV Show:
House
Favourite Food:
Roast Lamb
Favourite Music:
Led Zepplin
Favourite Book:
War and Peace
Likes:
The farm and bush
Advice for Young Players:
Get stuck in, set your own goals and work towards it yourself.
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