Best of luck to the Mighty Roos (Australian Hockey Team)

[HockeyAustralia]

I would just like to wish the Mighty Roos the best of luck as they compete in the division 1 of the WC fort the first time. I would also like to offer my good luck to the aussies defence as they match up against this guy:

ANZE KOPITAR

I know that the team wont get much publicity from here, but I want to let you know that the hearts and souls of Australian Hockey will be with you all the way.

Best Wishes,

HockeyAustralia

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[Kiddington]

Is Steve McKenna involved with the team somehow?

Anyways, pretty cool that this is their first time. Good luck.

 

[HockeyAustralia]

Steve McKenna played a season in the Australian League, now he is the head coach of the national team.

 

[tatzka90]

Are you talkin' about Austria or Australia? I'm confused

 

[Ziggyjoe21]

How popular is hockey in Australia? I can't imagine it being anything beyond a blip,right?
Also, are there many native Australians on the team?

 

[TrevorLinden16]

Are you talkin' about Austria or Australia? I'm confused

it'd be funny if the national hockey team of austria was called the mighty roos.

 

[VelvetJones]

Are you talkin' about Austria or Australia? I'm confused

Why would you be confused?

 

[TheHMan]

Ok, I'm curious... Why do the Australian sports teams wear Green and Yellow? Is there any specific reason for this?

 

[Systemfel]

Ok, I'm curious... Why do the Australian sports teams wear Green and Yellow? Is there any specific reason for this?

Green and gold are the national colors of Australia.

 

[IIHFjerseycollector]

check out this australia jersey I just got from Glen Foll(Australian hockey legend)

 

[Cush]

Ok, I'm curious... Why do the Australian sports teams wear Green and Yellow? Is there any specific reason for this?

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_are_Australia's_national_colors_green_and_gold

Australia's national flower is the wattle, and the green and gold reflect the wattle's colors.

 

[therealdeal]

Have they played yet? Or does the tournament run at the same time as the top group?

 

[MercenaryD]

The tournament is already finished. Sadly, the Australians got relegated back to division 2. Hopefully they can continue to improve their hockey development and get back in 2011.