The duo are headed to the unlikely hockey hotbed of the United Arab Emirates next month to represent the Philippines' national women's team.
The Winnipeg native, currently a goalie for theMounties in New Brunswick, was eight years old at the time, but has had a lifelong dream to represent her country on the international stage.
It’s a dream that’s about to come true for Hanna and her sister Larissa Pagdato — but with a bit of a twist. The duo are headed to the unlikely hockey hotbed of the United Arab Emirates next month to represent the Philippines’ national women’s team.. “I feel like it’s a chance for me to connect to my roots.
“This was a dream of mine ever since I was little…. I always imagined myself representing a national team, and for me to represent the Philippines is something special, especially for my parents and the Filipino community here.
Larry said he’s seen the local Filipino community come to embrace hockey in a big way over the years, and hopes his daughters can act as role models for up-and-coming players. The call to join Team Philippines for the upcoming Union Tournament in early September came very unexpectedly, Larissa said, but the duo are prepared to hop on a 14-hour flight and join their new teammates within days of puck drop.
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