David Carter (field hockey)
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Vancouver, British Columbia | November 4, 1981|||||||||||||||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||
Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | |||||||||||||||
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Country | Canada | |||||||||||||||
Sport | Field hockey | |||||||||||||||
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David Carter (born November 4, 1981 in Vancouver, British Columbia) 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 67 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.