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BIO:
Elizabeth hails from the deep south where she is a student in Dunedin. She is one of two goalkeepers in the development squad and is a very athletic keeper with quick reflexes.
Elizabeth has been a key part of Southern’s success at junior level over the past few years.
Name:
Elizabeth Gifford
Nickname:
Liz
Date of Birth:
25.01.1991
Birthplace:
Palmerston North
Town of Residence:
Dunedin
Occupation:
Student
Position:
Goalkeeper
Shirt Number:
NZ Debut:
NHL Team:
Southern
Career High:
Playing for the U21 New Zealand team in India 2011
Career Low:
NHL 2011 - losing in extra time time against Canterbury and to end up last place.
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Time with family and friends
Age you started playing at:
8
Hours of Training per week:
Varies, but less than 10
Toughest Opponent:
Who has been most influential in your career:
My parents and my coaches
Strengths:
Height, reflexes
Weaknesses:
Corner shots, shoot-outs
Most Admired Sportsperson:
I admire NZ athletes who succeed in their field.
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Spending time with friends and family, reading, TV.
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
Determined, friendly, hard-working, positive
Favourite TV Show:
Big Bang Theory
Favourite Food:
Italian food
Favourite Music:
Keeps changing!
Favourite Book:
Dislikes:
Training in the rain - it makes my gear extra smelly!
Advice for Young Players:
Sucess doesn't come easy. You have to put in the background of hours and hours of trainings and practices to get the pay off of one good save, one good play. But do it for those moments. Those moments make it all worth it!
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