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BIO:
A newcomer to the national squad, Bridget has earned her selection due to her strong attacking ability and the fact she always carries the ball forward with impetus. With decisive passing skills, she can play in either the midfield or defence.
Bridget played for the Junior Black Sticks at the Junior World Cup in 2009. Originally from Wanganui, she now studies in Christchurch and plays for Canterbury in the National Hockey League.
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Name:
Bridget Blackwood
Nickname:
Bridg, B
Date of Birth:
04.04.1991
Town of Residence:
Christchurch
Occupation:
Student
Position:
Midfield
Shirt Number:
Anything
NZ Debut:
-
NHL Team:
Canterbury
Career High:
Winning Under 21 Tournament 2010
Career Low:
Not doing better as a team at the 2009 Junior World Cup
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Time with family and friends
Age you started playing at:
7
Hours of training per week:
10-14
Toughest Opponent:
Anyone I'm playing against
Who has been most influential in your career:
Family, Coaches, Team mates
Strengths:
Distribution
Weaknesses:
Speed, tackling
Most admired sportperson:
Roger Federer
5 words to describe yourself:
Fun, easy-going and energetic
Hobbies outside of hockey:
With family and friends, skiing at the Lake or Beach, playing other sports
Favourite TV show:
Home and Away, 90210
Favourite food:
Everything
Favourite music:
Shapeshifter and anything with a beat
Favourite book:
Open (Andre Agassi autobiography)
Advise for young players:
Nothing worth having comes easily.
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