David Carter (field hockey)
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| Born | November 4, 1981 Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Sport | Field hockey |
David Carter (born November 4, 1981) is a Canadian field hockey player who is the goalie for the Canada men's national field hockey team. He made his international debut on home soil against Chile in 2007 and registered a 1–1 draw. His first career win came at the Azlan Shah Cup Tournament in Malaysia against Belgium (4–3, extra-time) in 2008. Carter currently has 122 international caps and has represented Canada at the 2009 Pan American Cup, 2010 World Cup, 2010 Commonwealth Games, and 2011 Pan American Games alongside various other international competitions. After playing for the UBC Thunderbirds for 5 years, Carter currently plays for the United Brothers of the Vancouver Premier League. Carter was selected Goaltender of the Tournament for the 2009 Pan American Cup which qualified Canada for the 2010 World Cup to be held in New Delhi, India. He was also selected to the Pan American Elite Team in 2009. Instrumental in helping Canada qualify for the Rio Olympics in 2016, Carter was named both Player of the Tournament and Goalie of the Tournament at the World League Round 3 Event in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the event Canada defeated New Zealand in a 14 round shootout after regulation time ended 0-0, where Carter was called upon to make multiple saves to keep Canada alive in the quarterfinal match up. He then achieved a silver medal in the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto and was then nominated for FIH Goalie of the Year. His incredible 2015 was rounded out with being named Field Hockey Canada Player of the Year and another selection to the Pan American Elite Team.
In 2016, he was named to Canada's Olympic team.[1]
References
- ^ "Canadian men's field hockey team nominated for Rio 2016" (Press release). Vancouver, British Columbia: Canadian Olympic Committee. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
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