Michael Boyce (field hockey)

Michael Boyce (field hockey)

Michael Boyce (born 30 August 1980) in Perth, Western Australia, is a field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the team that won the silver medal at the 2006 World Hockey Cup.

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School

At school level Michael represented the Scotch College in the Public Schools Associations, 'Ray House Hockey Cup' competition. He was selected to represent the PSA Combined XI against the HOTSPURS in 1997.[citation needed] He was a member of the Ray House Hockey Cup winning teams in 1995 & 1997.

Club

At club level Michael plays for The University of Western Australia Hockey Club (UWAHC), where he was selected at Right Halfback in the Legends Team at the clubs 80th anniversary in 2004. He has represented the Club more than 150 times at 1st Grade level, and played in Premiership teams in 2002, 2004 & 2005.

National

Michael has represented Western Australia at underage and open level, having played for the SmokeFree WA Thundersticks 1999-2007, ncluding National titles in 1999, 2000 & 2002.

International

Michael has represented Australia (Kookaburras) at senior and Junior (Under 21) level. He has played a total of 51 matches and scored 8 goals.

Including:
2006 Hockey World Cup Silver Medal
2006 Champions Trophy 4th
2001 Junior Hockey World Cup 5th

Family Ties

Father is Craig Boyce has represented Kookaburras.
Mother is Mrs Boyce

Brother is Geoff Boyce who has represented the Kookaburras.
Brother is Steven Boyce, Australian Development squad 2005.
Sister is Fiona Boyce, SmokeFree WA Diamonds Squad.
Uncle is Grant Boyce has represented Kookaburras, including 1984 Olympic Games.
Aunt is Adele Boyce has represented Hockeyroos.
Cousin is Matthew Boyce.

Fashion

Michael prefers to dress formally whenever possibly and insists that his workmates do likewise. That is the least they could do for him after he turned his back on a promising international hockey career to be a full time lawyer and stick in the mud.

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