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Blair Hilton

 

   

 

 

BIO:
 Blair 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. He is a hard-working striker/midfielder who possesses outstanding anticipation. Blair often finds himself in the right place at the right time and has the blistering pace to make things happen.


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!