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Bradley Shaw

 

   

 

 

BIO:
 Brad has developed into one of the best left halves in the world after debuting for the Black Sticks back in 2004.

The Cantabrian possesses a great attitude and intensity, and has cemented himself as a leading defender with world-class tackling ability.

His career high was scoring the winning goal against Argentina to send the Black Sticks to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Brad is a primary school teacher in Christchurch and is married with a young child. His older brother Hayden was the team’s leading drag flicker for many years, and the pair attended the Beijing Olympics.


Name:                                                 
  Bradley Shaw

Nickname:                                          
   Brad

Date of Birth:                                     
   13-02-1983

Birthplace:                                         
   Christchurch

Town of Residence:                         
   Christchurch

Occupation:                                       
   Primary Teacher

Position:                                             
   Defence

Shirt Number:                                                
   12

NZ Debut:                                           
   2004 Champions Trophy, Pakistan

NHL Team:                                         
   Canterbury Cavaliers

Career High:                                      
   Scoring the winning goal against Argentina, Olympic Qualifier 2008

Career Low:                                       
   Losing final of Champions Challenge v Argentina, 2007

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                        
   Time with family, work, money, friends and good health

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

Strengths:                                          
   Intensity, Attitude

Weaknesses:                                     
   Dribbling, overheads, talking

Most Admired Sportsperson:                      
   -

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                       
   Surf lifesaving, Computer, Gadgets, Movies

5 Words to Describe Yourself:       
   -

Favourite TV Show:                          
   -

Favourite Food:                                
   -

Favourite Music:                               
   Hip hop, Rap, R&B, Rock .. everything!

Favourite Book:                                
   -

Dislikes:                                             
   -

Advice for Young Players:               
   You get out of it, what you put into it.