Mr Shepherd played in the 60s division team who were crowned World Champions.

He scored the winning goal in the grand final match against the Dutch bringing the final score to, Australia 2 Netherlands 1.

Along the way they defeated:  New Zealand 4-1.Malaysia 3-2, Italy 8-0, Belgium 4-2 in the rounds. They defeated Japan 6-1 in quarter finals, England 3-2 in semis with the winning goal by Peter Shepherd. 

During the final against the home side the Netherlands 2-1, the winning goal was scored by Mr Shepherd in the final 10 minutes.

Peter Sweeney, the National coordinator of Australian Masters hockey and the playing coach of the Australian Men's Masters 60s team said, “Peter had an outstanding tour and scored goals in both the semi-final win over England and again in the final in which the team defeated the Netherlands 2-1.

“The team was undefeated on the European tour, winning 11 games and drawing one. 

“The three week tour included two test matches against Spain in Barcelona, test matches against Belgium in Brussels and against France in Lille and the World Cup.

“Peter played in every match and his role was mainly in the midfield where his strong defensive abilities were well-used. 

“He was our number one penalty corner striker as he possesses the most powerful shot in masters hockey.

“Peter is a superb team man and relishes a challenge from any opponent,” commented coach Sweeney.