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Stacey Michelsen

 

                                                                            


 

BIO:
Stacey is one of the most exciting young talents to ever play for the Black Sticks. This was recognised when she was named World Young Player of the Year in 2011, the first Kiwi to win any of the world player accolades.

At right half, Stacey can cut teams open with her attacking go-forward approach. The team’s co vice-captain has great ball skills and speed which enable her to eliminate players with ease.

Stacey is from Whangarei, but now studies in Auckland. Her younger sister Carli is in the New Zealand development squad.

Name:
 Stacey Michelsen

Nickname:
 Pinky

Date of Birth:
 18.02.1991

Birthplace:
 Whangarei

Town of Residence:
 Whangarei

Occupation:
 Student

Position:
 Half / Midfielder

Shirt Number:
 31

NZ Debut:
 2009

NHL Team:
 North Harbour

Career High:
 Winning world Cup Qualifier and attending the 2009 Champions Trophy.

Career Low:
 Not having a better team performance at the 2010 BDO Women's World Cup.

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
 Time with family and friends and time for studies.

Age you started playing at:
 4

Hours of training per week:
 8-10 hours

Toughest Opponent:
 Argentina

Who has been most influential in your career:
 Mum

Strengths:
 Eliminating

Weaknesses:
 Goal scoring, tackling

Most Admired Sportsperson:
 Luciana Aymar

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
 Spending time with family, shopping, going to the beach.

5 words to describe yourself:
 Fun, determined, happy...

Favourite TV Show:
 Outrageous Fortune

Favourite Food: 
 Chocolate
 
Favourite Music:
 Shapeshifter

Favourite Book:
 Twilight Series

Dislikes:
 The rain. Bad weather
 
Advice for Young Players:
 Work really hard and always enjoy playing.