Welcome to Hockey New Zealand. Skip directly to: main content, navigation, search box.

Cat Finlayson

    


 

Name:
 Cathryn Finlayson

Nickname:
 Cat, Cateey

Date of Birth:
 24/08/1988

Birthplace:
 Palmerston North

Town of Residence:
 Hamilton

Occupation:
 Student

Position:
 Striker

Shirt Number:
 21

NZ Debut:
 February 2010 vs Australia

NHL Team:
 Midlands

NHL Shirt Number:
 14

Career High:
 My debut for New Zealand and attending the Junior World Cup in Boston, 2009

Career Low:
 Losing the NHL Final in 2009

Sacrifices you have made to play Hockey:
 Time and have missed many milestones in the lives of people closest to me, such as birthdays, births etc

Age you sarted playing at:
 4

Hours of training per week:
 15 + hours

Toughest opponent:
 Argentina

Who has been most influential in your career:
 My family and coaches throughout my career

Strengths:
 Speed, agressiveness

Weaknesses:
 Tackling

Most admired Sportsperson:
 Too many to pick only one!

Hobbies outside of Hockey:
 Watching movies, shooting hoops

5 Words to describe yourself:
 Confident, outgoing, determined, motivated, approachable

Favourite TV show:
 Outrageous Fortune

Favourite Food:
 Mums Roast Pork

Favourite Music:
 R&B, Hiphop, Kiwi artists

Favourite Book:
 -

Likes:
 Hanging with mates and all foods

Dislikes:
 Negativity

Advice for young players:
 Have fun and remember that strength does not come from winning. The obstacles you face develop your strengths. When you hit an obstacle and remain focused and don't surrender, that is strength.