Pan American Hockey Federation

5th Women's Pan American Junior Championships San Juan, Puerto Rico - March 16 to 27, 2005

Report by Sherlan Cabralis, PAHF Media Officer


Puerto Rico edged Dominican Republic 4-3 in sudden death penalty strokes capturing 11th position in the 5th Pan-American Junior Hockey Championships, Puerto Rico. After an action packed, full time and 15 minutes extra time were unable to determine a winner, it came down to penalty strokes.

Both teams struck twice at the penalty spot from the initial five penalty strokes given; bring the game to sudden death penalty strokes. Alexandria Rodriguez converted her stroke putting the host in the lead, 3-2, but Norman Cristina Sanchez converted her stroke leveling the score 3-3. Sara Cherico then executed her stroke giving the host the lead 4-3; however, Beiry Abreau was unable to score her stroke giving Puerto Rico and their fans an exciting end to the torunament. Dominican Republic finished in 12th position.

Trinidad & Tobago made a statement by defeating Bermuda 3-0 to take 9th place in the tournament. The "Trini" ladies struck in the 6th minute via a well-executed penalty corner by Kristen Thompson to take a 1-0 lead. Two additional goals in the first half by Avion Ashton and Alanna Lewis put the game out of the reach for Bermuda. Bermuda finished in 10th position in the tournament.

Barbados defeated Jamaica 3-0 to seal 7th position in the tournament. Barbados played and excellent game and captilised on their penalty corners. Two goals in the first half from Keisha Jordan and powerfully taken penalty corner by Tara Howard gave Barbados the lead 2-0. Barbados had the better of the exchanges and were rewarded with a penalty corner in the 39th minute, which was blasted in by Jonna Davis. Jamaica finished in 8th position in the 5th Pan-American Junior Hockey Tournament.

Tomorrow will feature the top six teams.


For more information, please visit the Pan American Hockey Federation web site at www.panamhockey.org

The Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) is recognized by the FIH as the governing continental federation for all field hockey in the Pan American region. There are 22 member Nations of the PAHF. For more information please contact info@panamhockey.org

Rate This Article

Select Here  5 Stars  (Best Rating)   4 Stars   3 Stars   2 Stars   1 Star  (Worst Rating)

Your opinion counts.
Rate this article or enter your comments below.