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Bianca Russell

 

   

 

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.