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Sophie Devine

 

BIO:
Sophie is one of those rare athletes who have represented her country in two sports. As well as playing for the Black Sticks, the Canterbury student has been a member of the White Ferns cricket side and is recognised as one of the best allrounders in the team.

Now focusing solely on her hockey, Sophie is a reliable and solid defender and she rates competing in the Junior World Cup in 2009 as her career highlight so far.

Name:
 Sophie Devine

Nickname:
 Soph

Date of Birth:
 01.09.1989

Birthplace:
 Porirua, Wellington

Town of Residence:
 Christchurch

Occupation:
 Student

Position:
 Fullback

Shirt Number:
 27

NZ Debut:
 2009

NHL Team:
 Canterbury Cats

Career High:
 Competing in Junior World Cup in Boston 2009

Career Low:
 Injuries

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
 Other sports, social time

Age you started playing at:
 5

Hours of training per week:
 15-20

Toughest opponent:
 Charlotte Harrison

Who has been most influential in your career:
 A few representative coaches from back in the day

Strenths:
 -

Weaknesses:
 -

Most admired sportsperson:
 Valerie Vili

5 words to describe yourself:
 -

Hobbies outside of hockey:
 Sport, Chilling with mates

Favourite TV show:
 Catherine Tate Show

Favourite Food:
 Roast Dinner

Favourite Music:
 Anything

Favourite Book:
 Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Series

Dislikes:
 Losing

Advice for young players:
 Enjoy everything you do, never stop haivng fun!