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Krystal Forgesson

   

 

 

BIO:
Three years playing club hockey in the Netherlands has sharpened Krystal’s play such that she is now considered one of the most dangerous strikers in world hockey.

With nearly 150 caps for her country, she has forged a glowing reputation for herself based on consistency and hard work. One of the Black Sticks’ top performers at the Beijing Olympics, her game is built around speed and agility, and she never backs down from a challenge.

The co vice-captain studies in Auckland and works part-time in the sportswear industry.

Name:                                                 
  Krystal Dianna Forgesson

Nickname:                                          
   Krys

Date of Birth:                                     
   07-09-1982

Birthplace:                                         
   Auckland

Town of Residence:                         
   Auckland

Occupation:                                       
   Student

Position:                                             
   Striker

Shirt Number:                                                
   3

NZ Debut:                                           
   v Australia, Indira Gandhi Tournament 2005

NHL Team:                                         
   Auckland

Career High:                                      
   Winning the Silver Medal at the Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi.

Career Low:                                       
   Losing 3-4 playoff at Commonwealth Games 2006 and not qualifying for 2006 World Cup

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                        
   Limited time for friends and family, money and career

Age you started playing at:              
   5

Hours of Training per week:                       
   Anywhere from 7-30 hours per week

Toughest Opponent:                                   
   Argentina

Who has been most influential in your career:                             
   Ramesh Patel, Tina Bell-Kake

Strengths:                                          
   Work rate & ability to put opposition defense under pressure.

Weaknesses:                                     
   Thoroughness in shots at goal, tackling

Most Admired Sportsperson:                      
   Richie McCaw - the way he leads by example

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                       
   Squash, touch, learning to surf and spending time with friends and family 

5 Words to Describe Yourself:       
   Competitive, Active, Tidy, Helpful, Loyal

Favourite TV Show:                          
   Grey's Anatomy

Favourite Food:                                
   Everything

Favourite Music:                               
   Mostly everything

Favourite Book:                                
   Scar Tissue by Anthony Keidis

Dislikes:                                             
   Losing, injuries, Auckland traffic

Advice for Young Players:               
   Be yourself and have fun in whatever you do.