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Blair Hilton

 

   

 

 

BIO:
 Blair is a naturally gifted hockey player with blistering pace, good defensive skills and outstanding anticipation.

He played his way into the Black Sticks with a terrific 2009 season during which he helped New Zealand to a top four placing at the Junior World Cup.

Blair is a hard-working striker/midfielder who often finds himself in the right place at the right time.

He lives in Wellington and credits former Black Stick Peter Miskimmin as having the most influence on his career.


Name:                                                 
  Blair Hilton

Nickname:                                          
   Hiltz, Paris

Date of Birth:                                     
   28/08/89

Birthplace:                                         
   Wellington

Town of Residence:                         
   Tawa

Occupation:                                       
  

Position:                                             
   Striker/Midfield

Shirt Number:                                                
   13

NZ Debut:                                           
   2009

NHL Team:                                         
   Wellington

Career High:                                      
   Top 4 placing at Junior World Cup 2009

Career Low:                                       
   Losing the NHL final

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                        
   Money and time training

Age you started playing at:              
   4

Hours of Training per week:                       
   10-15

Toughest Opponent:                                   
   Australia

Who has been most influential in your career:                             
   Family and Peter Miskimmin

Strengths:                                          
   Anticipation, Speed

Weaknesses:                                     
   Strength, Injuries

Most Admired Sportsperson:                      
   Roger Federer

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                       
   Tennis, Beach

5 Words to Describe Yourself:       
   Relaxed, Outgoing, Competitive, Fun, Ambitious

Favourite TV Show:                          
   Family Guy

Favourite Food:                                
   Burger Fuel

Favourite Music:                               
   Chilli Peppers

Favourite Book:                                
   Sleepers

Dislikes:                                             
   Injuries, losing

Advice for Young Players:               
   Set goals and have fun!