BIO:
Bianca is a tough, hard-nosed, resilient goalkeeper who has matured into her role with the national team. Her strength is defending set pieces such as penalty corners, where she is very skilled at saving the deadly drag flicks.
From North Harbour’s Hibiscus Dairy Flat club, Bianca was the Most Valuable Player in the 2008 National Hockey League.
Bianca, who is the oldest player in the Black Sticks, works for a security company in Auckland.
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Name:
Bianca Russell
Nickname:
B
Date of Birth:
04-07-1978
Birthplace:
Takapuna
Town of Residence:
North Shore City
Occupation:
Process Design for Guardall NZ
Position:
Goalkeeper
Shirt Number:
30
NZ Debut:
China in Shanghai 2008
NHL Team:
North Harbour
Career High:
Playing at Rabo Trophy in Holland in 2010
Career Low:
Watching Commonwealth Games 2010 - on TV.
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Mum has made the sacrifice, I still live at home!
Age you started playing at:
10
Hours of Training per week:
Never enough!
Toughest Opponent:
In NZ - a Krystal Forgesson shot is hard to stop
Who has been most influential in your career:
My dad for setting high expectations
Strengths:
Attitude towards the game
Weaknesses:
Motivation to train
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Steve Gurney
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Equestrian, Kayaking, Surfing
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
-
Favourite TV Show:
Xena: Warrior Princess
Favourite Food:
Spag Bol
Favourite Music:
Old school disco and 80s rock
Favourite Book:
Skywatch Magazine
Dislikes:
Lack of sun
Advice for Young Players:
Train like you want to play and play for the benefit of your team.
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