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Jake Smith

 

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Name:
 Jacob Smith

Nickname:
 
Jake

Date of Birth:
 03.04.1991

Birthplace:
 Wellington

Town of Residence:
 Wellington

Occupation:
 Cafe front of House Manager

Position:
 Striker

Shirt Number:
 -

NZ Debut:
 -

NHL Team:
 Capital

Career High:
 
Winning NHL with Capital in 2010

 
Career Low:
 
Missing out on Capital U21 team in 2010

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
 
Early starts, time with friends, money

Age you started playing at:
 5

Hours of Training per week:
 
8-10 +

Toughest Opponent:
 Auckland

Who has been most influential in your career:
 
Mum, Sean Dancer, Steve Symonds

Strengths:
 
Speed on the ball, elmination, positioning


Weaknesses:
 
Strength, tackling

Most admired Sportsperson:
 
Michael Jordan

Hobbies outside of Hockey:
 
Golf, Squash

5 Words to describe  yourself:
 
Calm, hard working, committend, chilled

Favourite TV Show:
 Family Guy

Favourite Food:
 
Curry

Favourite Music:
 
Most music!

Dislikes:
 
Injuries, morning trainings

Advice for young players:
 
Never say never!