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What is meant by the term CAPS in field hockey?

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I think it signifies the number of players to have played for the team. For instance, a cap of 100 signifies that there have been 100 players for the team and this player is the 100th player. read more

Already a veteran defender at 30, Jameson was on track to become the most capped player in Canadian women's field hockey history. A cap is an officially recorded international appearance wearing the maple leaf, and Jameson had 162 before the start of the February tournament in New Delhi. read more

Winning is a team effort, and says nothing about an individual's portion of the victory. One player's record can only reflect their personal time on the field. That's why we count both caps and goals scored. read more

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