George Baker (field hockey)

George Baker (born 24 October 2002)[1] is a field hockey player from New Zealand.[2]

George Baker
Personal information
Born (2002-10-24) 24 October 2002
Christchurch, New Zealand
Playing position Forward
Senior career
Years Team
– Canterbury
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 New Zealand U–21 3 (0)
2023– New Zealand 16 (3)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  New Zealand
Oceania Cup
2023 WhangāreiTeam
Junior Oceania Cup
2022 CanberraTeam

Life

George Baker grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand.[2][3]

Career

Domestic league

In the Ford National Hockey Championship, Baker represents Canterbury.[3][4][5]

Under–21

Baker made his international debut at under–21 level. He represented the New Zealand U–21 team at the 2022 Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra, where he won a silver medal.[6][7]

Black Sticks

Baker received his first call-up to the Black Sticks in 2023. He made his international debut during season four of the FIH Pro League.[8] Following his debut earlier in the year, Baker won a silver medal at the Oceania Cup in Whangārei.[9][10]

In 2024 Baker was named in the squad for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh.[11][12][3]

International goals
Goal Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
14 May 2024Azlan Shah Stadium, Ipoh, Malaysia Canada2–07–12024 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup[13]
24–0
36–1

References
  1. "Team Details – New Zealand". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  2. "Men's Team". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  3. "Hat-trick for Baker in Black Sticks' 7-1 rout of Canada". Otago Daily Times. Otago Daily Times. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. "BAKER George". hockeynz.altiusrt.com. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  5. "NHC MEN'S TEAMS". canterburyhockey.org.nz. Canterbury Hockey Association. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  6. "BAKER George". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  7. "Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  8. "DEBUTANTES EXCITED FOR TASTE OF INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  9. "Black Sticks men stun Australia for first trans-Tasman win since 2016". rnz.co.nz. RNZ. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  10. "OCEANIA CUP MATCH REPORTS". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  11. "VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN RAMP UP OLYMPIC PREP". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  12. "Black Sticks hope to build winning mentality ahead of Paris Olympics". nst.com.my. New Straits Times. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  13. "New Zealand 7–1 Canada". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
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