BAKER Katie < Back  
Sport Hockey
CGA Canada   
Gender Women
Born 21 Apr 1984 in Charlottetown, CAN
Height1.63 m
Weight 63 kg
Human Interest
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Residence Nova Scotia, CAN
Sport Specific Information
Club / Team Royal Antwerp Hockey Club: Belgium
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Higher education Sociology - University of British Columbia: British Columbia, CAN
General Interest
Hobbies Playing ice hockey, piano, going to the beach, going out for coffee, skimboarding, eating. (Team Canada Pan American Guide 2007, field4dreams.ca, 19 Aug 2010)
Sport Specific Information
Why this sport? Her family moved to Hamilton, and she decided to try out for the high school team.
General Interest
Most influential person in career Her grandfather [who was legally blind, but lived alone, walked, drove a boat, skied, biked and played basketball with her], her parents and her neighbours from home. (field4dreams.ca, 19 Aug 2010)
Hero / Idol Former NHL goalkeeper Manon Rhéaume. (fieldhockey.ca, 19 Aug 2010)
Ambitions She aims to go to the Olympic Games. She also hopes to pursue a career in public relations. (field4dreams.ca, 19 Aug 2010)
Sport Specific Information
Name of coach Merlomas
Preferred position / style / stance / technique Midfield
When and where did you begin this sport? She started playing field hockey in grade nine of high school.
International Debut
Year 2006
Competing for Canada
Location Cardiff
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Occupation Student
Languages French, English
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Coach from which country? Canada
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Other names Katie Begley-Baker