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BIO:
Nick is a highly-rated player from Canterbury who first played for New Zealand against the Netherlands in 2007.
He is a versatile athlete who can play in the midfield or in defence and is one of the best tacklers in the country. Nick has great vision and his passing ability is among the best in the game.
His mother Shirley played hockey for New Zealand. Nick lives in Auckland and works in Human Resources for BDO.
Name:
Nick Haig
Nickname:
Haigar
Date of Birth:
12/03/87
Birthplace:
Christchurch
Town of Residence:
Auckland
Occupation:
HR Administrator
Position:
Half/Midfield
Shirt Number:
4
NZ Debut:
Jan 07 vs Holland
NHL Team:
Canterbury Cavaliers
Career High:
2010 Commonwealth Games Bronze medal
Career Low:
Losing Champions Challenge Final to Argentina
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Time hanging with mates, leading a normal university life
Age you started playing at:
5
Hours of training per week:
15
Toughest Opponent:
Australia
Who has been the most influential in your career:
My parents
Strengths:
Vision, passing ability
Weaknesses:
Goal Scoring
Most admired Sportsperson:
Muhammad Ali
Hobbies outside of Hockey:
Hanging with mates, surfing, watching league
5 words to describe yourself:
Ambitious, sporty, competitive, fun, honest
Favourite TV Show:
Family Guy, How I Met Your Mother, Californication
Favourite Food:
Thai, my sisters lasagne, pineapple lumps
Favourite Book:
Slash autobiography
Dislikes:
Losing
Advice for Young Players:
Perfect practice makes perfect!
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