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Hamish McGregor

 


BIO:
A former member of the Australian under-21 squad, Hamish has dual nationality. He has moved to Auckland from his home in Tasmania and is now one of New Zealand’s most promising goalkeepers.

Hamish made his New Zealand debut in 2010 at the Four Nations tournament in Nottingham and has impressed coach Shane McLeod with his eagerness to learn and develop.

He has recently completed a dive course and is looking for a career in this field.

Name:
 Hamish McGregor

Nickname:
 Hammer, Slabhead, Keg Head

Date of Birth:
 30.01.1998

Birthplace:
 Christchurch

Town of Residence:
 Tauranga / Mt Maunganui

Occupation:
 Student

Position:
 Goal Keeper

Shirt Number:
 16

NZ Debut:
 2010 vs Japan, 4-Nations, Nottingham

NHL Team:
 Southern

Career High:
 First international cap

Career Low:
 Getting cut from Aussie Junior World Cup team

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
 Hanging out with mates, socialising

Age you started playing at:
 12

Hours of training per week:
 12

Toughest Opponent:
 I would imagine Australia

Who has been most influential in your career:
 Family, friends, Mark Geeves, Andrew MacDonald

Srengths:
 Size, Reach

Weaknesses:
 Speed, Agility

Most admired sportsperson:
 -

5 Words to describe yourself:
 Outgoing, Funloving...

Hobbies outside of hockey:
 Fishing, diving, surfing

Favourite TV Show:
 Family Guy

Favourite Food:
 Lasagne

Favourite Music:
 Bit of everything, apart from Opera and old stuff

Favourite Book:
 Magazines with lots of pictures

Dislikes:
 Angry / Negative people

Advice for young players:
 Have fun!