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  Weather clouds countdown to Champions Challenge

  Daily afternoon deluges dampen plans

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Teams have been forced to abandon practice matches after tropical storms caused havoc with the teams’ final practice matches at the Randburg Hockey Stadium in Johannesburg. More

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  Hockey writer Bruce Hamilton passes away

  Long time Australian correspondent will be missed by all

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The International Hockey Federation (FIH) wishes to express its sadness upon learning of the passing of long term international hockey writer and event reporter Bruce Hamilton.  x 7 More

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  Maartje Paumen

  (Photo: FIH / Grant Treeby)

  Dutch destroy South Africa women in 2nd test

  2nd Test Match: Netherlands 5-1 South Africa

  Posted 2 years ago.

  A determined Dutch team gained a measure of revenge for the 5-5 draw against the Investec South Africa women's hockey team on Tuesday when they beat the girls in green and gold 5-1 in the second international amidst thick mist at Arnhem in Holland Wednesday. More

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  Rain ruins South Africa - Japan contest

  Men's Champions Challenge warm-up game abandoned at half time

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The South African men’s hockey team’s second and final warm-up match ahead of Saturday’s 5 pm opening-round Champions Challenge clash against Poland was abandoned at half-time at the Randburg Hockey Stadium Wednesday night, the host venue succumbing to yet another massive rainstorm. More

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  Dariusz Kurc

  (Photo: FIH / European Hockey Federation)

  EHF appoints Competitions Manager

  Polish administrator Dariusz Kurc given the role

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The EHF is delighted to announce today that Dariusz Kurc (Poland) has been appointed as Competitions Manager of the European Hockey Federation. Dariusz is currently working with Polish Hockey as Sports Director, and also acts as Team Manger of the Polish Hockey Men's team. More

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  RSA's Gareth Carr (left).

  (Photo: FIH / Marie-Louise van der Sandt)

  South Africa v Malaysia match abandoned

  Men's Champions Challenge warm-up game called off due to downpour

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The South African men's hockey team's Pre-Champions Challenge warm-up match against Malaysia was called off after 15 minutes when a torrential downpour and lightning engulfed the Randburg Hockey Stadium last night. The score was 1-1 at that stage. More

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  Jamie Dwyer

  (Photo: FIH / Grant Treeby)

  Champions Challenge & Trophy events to be Live Streamed

  LIVEFIH.TV will be available outside contracted broadcasting territories

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The forthcoming FIH Men’s Champions Challenge (Johannesburg, South Africa – 26th November – 4th December 2011) and Owen G Glenn FIH Champions Trophy (Auckland, New Zealand – 3-11 December 2011) will be live streamed.  x 79 More

• Hockey Academy South seeks High Performance Director

  Two year role available in Christchurch, New Zealand.

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Hockey Academy South (HAS) Inc. (based in Christchurch, New Zealand) is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated individual for the position of High Performance Director to implement and service a combined regional talent programme servicing the Southern and Canterbury hockey regions. This is initially a two year tenure, with the prospect of renewal. More

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  Shelley Russell scored twice against the Dutch

  (Photo: FIH / SA Hockey / Marie-Louise van der Sandt)

  South Africa & Netherlands women in 10 goal thriller

  Test Match: Netherlands 5-5 South Africa

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team drew 5-5 in the first international against the world’s number one women’s hockey nation Holland in Arnhem, Holland Tuesday night. More

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  Many Canadian players will be sporting "mos" at the FIH Champions Challenge I

  (Photo: FIH / Field Hockey Canada)

  What's with the moustache?

  Canada Men use facial hair to raise awareness of prostate cancer

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The Canadian Men’s National Field Hockey Team has a new look. Eleven teammates are sporting (or doing their best to sport) moustaches this month, also known as Movember. They are sacrificing their upper lips in an effort to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer. More

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  Peter Cohen (centre)

  (Photo: FIH / Hockey Australia)

  Hockey Australia acknowledges Peter Cohen

  FIH Honorary Secretary General recognised for "very significant contribution"

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Hockey Australia wishes to acknowledge the distinguished service to the game of hockey by Australian born FIH Honorary Secretary General, Peter Cohen who recently announced he will be retiring from his FIH duties. More

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  Picture perfect: Christopher Zeller by photographer Dmitry Ryazhskiy.

  (Photo: FIH / Dmitry Ryazhskiy )

  Dmitry Ryazhskiy wins EHF Photography prize

  "In Weightlessness" described as inspiring by EHF President Fleuren

  Posted 2 years ago.

  The European Hockey Federation has named Russia’s Dmitry Ryazhskiy as the 2011 EuroHockey Photographer of the Year. His photograph, "In Weightlessness”, was taken during the FIH Indoor World Cup Semi Final match between Russia and Germany. The image shows Germany striker Christopher Zeller airborne following a typically powerful flick towards goal from a penalty corner.  x 3 More