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Nick Wilson

 

   

 

BIO:
Nick made his debut in 2007 as a 17-year-old and was immediately billed as the future of New Zealand’s strike force. He is gifted with speed, spectacular ball skills and a talent for running damaging lines through opposition defences.

With more than 100 caps for his country, he is now one of the team’s top goal scorers and is particularly impressive on his reverse stick.

Palmerston North born and bred, Nick was nominated for FIH world junior player of the year in 2010 and 2011. He plays hockey professionally for the Rotterdam club in the Netherlands.

Name:                                                
   Nick Wilson

Nickname:                                          
   Space

Date of Birth:                                    
   06-08-1990

Birthplace:                                        
   Palmerston North

Town of Residence:                        
   Palmerston North

Occupation:                                      
   Student

Position:                                            
   Striker

Shirt Number:                                               
   32

NZ Debut:                                          
   Nov 2007 vs Korea in Christchurch

NHL Team:                                        
   Central

Career High:                                      
   Champions Trophy 2010, World Cup 2010, Champions Challenge winners 2009.

Career Low:                                      
   Losing Rankin Cup twice in a row on strokes

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                       
   Most afternoons and mornings

Age you started playing at:             
   7

Hours of Training per week:                      
   12-16

Toughest Opponent:                                  
   Fatigue

Who has been most influential in your career:                            
   Parents

Strengths:                                         
   Elimination skills, reverse shot, leading, speed

Weaknesses:                                     
   Can't tell you that!

Most Admired Sportsperson:                      
   Michael Jordan and Roger Federer

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                      
   Beach, relaxing with friends

5 Words to Describe Yourself:      
   Summery, sporty, relaxed, focused, friendly

Favourite TV Show:                         
   Pulp Sport

Favourite Food:                               
   Juicy steak

Favourite Music:                              
   All music

Favourite Book:                               
   Lance Armstrong

Dislikes:                                            
   Losing

Advice for Young Players:               
   There's always someon out there training harder than you