Kyle Pontifex

A stalwart of Wellington Hockey and part of their highly successful NHL campaigns in 2002, 2003 and 2006. Bear as he is known to his team-mates is a highly respected Goal keeper who made his debut for the Black Sticks in 2001. Kyle is a passionate Black Stick who takes huge pride every time he takes the field for New Zealand. His best asset is his speed, something often called on when taking on world heavy weights Australia, Holland and Pakistan. Beijing will be Kyle’s 2^nd Olympic campaign after participating in Athens in 2004.