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BIO:
Brad made his first international appearance for New Zealand at the 2004 Champions Trophy and has since cemented himself as a leading defender. He is an intense player who thrives on adrenaline and has a terrific attitude towards the game. Brad also owns one of New Zealand hockey’s greatest moments after he scored the winning goal against Argentina in 2008 to send the Black Sticks to 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:
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Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Surf lifesaving, Computer, Gadgets, Movies
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
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Favourite TV Show:
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Favourite Food:
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Favourite Music:
Hip hop, Rap, R&B, Rock .. everything!
Favourite Book:
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Dislikes:
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Advice for Young Players:
You get out of it, what you put into it.
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