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BIO:
Kane is one of the freshest faces in the Black Sticks squad. He is a naturally gifted player, with immense raw talent, and is one of the fastest in the team. Kane is a drag flick specialist and his flick is one of the quickest in the New Zealand game.
In 2010 the midfielder was the most valuable player at the New Zealand Hockey under-18 academy.
From Dunedin, Kane has been working towards a plumbing apprenticeship.
Name:
Kane Russell
Nickname:
Kane!
Date of Birth:
22.04.1992
Birthplace:
Dunedin
Town of Residence:
Karitane
Occupation:
Student
Position:
Defender
Shirt Number:
-
NZ Debut:
-
NHL Team:
Southern
Career High:
MVP Under 18 New Zealand Hockey Academy 2010
Career Low:
Coming 2nd to Central at the Under 18 National Hockey Tournament 2010
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Playing other sports and time with friends
Age you started playing at:
6
Hours of Training per week:
10-12 hours
Toughest Opponent:
Canterbury
Who has been most influential in your career:
Dave Ross and Chris Aubin
Strengths:
Drag flicking and speed
Weaknesses:
Early starts
Most admired sportsperson:
Benji Marshall
5 words to describe yourself:
Calm. funny, patient, energetic
Hobbies outside of hockey:
Snow boarding and going to the gym
Favourite TV Show:
Home and Away
Favourite Food:
Pasta
Favourite Music:
Not fussy
Favourite Book:
Where's Wally
Dislikes:
Injuries
Advice for young players:
Failing to prepare is preparing for failure!
