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Name:
Joel Baker
Nickname:
Bakes
Date of Birth:
10/05/1986
Birthplace:
New Plymouth
Town of Residence:
Wellington
Occupation:
Structural Landscaper
Position:
Striker
Shirt Number:
14
NZ Debut:
2009 in India
NHL Team:
Wellington
NHL Shirt Number:
4
Career High:
Scoring winning goal against Germany for the Black Sticks
Career Low:
Losing NHL final in 2009
Sacrifices you have made to play Hockey:
Moving away from my family, early mornings and late night trainings.
Age you started playing at:
5
Hours of training per week;
8
Toughest Opponent:
India
Who has been most influential in your career:
My mother
Strengths:
Forehand drag
Weaknesses:
Reverse shot
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Andre Agassi
Hobbies outside of Hockey:
Golf, Touch, BYC
5 words to describe yourself:
Outgoing, Competitive, Humorous, Team-player, Laid-back
Favourite TV Show:
Family Guy
Favourite food:
Chicken
Favourite music:
Drun n Base, Dubstep, Dub, Reggae, Rock, Rap
Favourite book:
-
Likes:
Sports, Takeways, Xbox, Movies, Chocolate milk
Dislikes:
Early mornings
Advice for young players:
"Never give up on your dreams"
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