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BIO:
Joel is an attacking midfielder or striker with strong ball carrying and elimination skills. The highlight of his career so far is scoring the winning goal against Germany in the playoff for third at the Punjab Gold Cup in India in 2009.
Joel, who has more than 30 caps for his country, lives in Wellington where he is a landscaper.
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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