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  Goal scorer Andy Hayward gets congratulated.

  (Photo: www.photosport.co.nz / Hockey New Zealand)

  Black Sticks men play out absorbing stalemate

  2nd Test: New Zealand 1-1 Korea

  Posted 6 days ago.

  An entertaining 70 minutes of hockey between the Black Sticks Men and Korea has ended with a 1-1 draw in the second test at Rangitoto College today. After being rested in the first test, drag flick expert Andy Hayward made an immediate impact for the Black Sticks after sending a 13th minute penalty corner low and inside the left post to give New Zealand the early advantage. More

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  Glasgow 2014 Ticketing information released

  Posted 6 days ago.

  In advance of tickets going on sale on 19 August, Glasgow 2014 has released key information to help the people of Glasgow, Scotland and the Commonwealth prepare to apply for tickets for the XX Commonwealth Games. In addition to key pricing information, an outline calendar of events has been released. More

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  Field Hockey Canada represented at PAHF Technical Seminar

  Officials gathered in Miami for an intensive weekend of workshops

  Posted 1 week ago.

  On April 19 and 20, 2013, the PAHF held a Technical Seminar for umpires and officials with four members representing FHC: two umpires and two officials. The seminars and workshops in Miami provided a great opportunity for attendees to hone their craft among their international colleagues.  x 4 More

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  Women's JWC: Squad of 20 for final SA selection phase

  Posted 1 week ago.

  A squad of 20 South African U21 players have been selected to take part in the final selection phase for the South Africa U21 team that will compete in the 2013 Women’s Junior World Cup. The Africa continent’s junior champions will be based in Amsterdam from July 6 for an intensive preparation phase ahead of the Junior World Cup finals from July 27 to August 4 in Monchengladbach, Germany. More

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  Australia U21 men’s squad to tour Europe

  Matches against Germany & Netherlands in the pipeline

  Posted 1 week ago.

  Australia’s under 21 men’s hockey team, the Burras, have selected 20 athletes to tour Europe next month as preparations for December’s Junior World Cup get underway in earnest. Four years ago Australia won the bronze medal with victory over rivals New Zealand and the two week trip will see the Burras go up against the two teams that finished above them on the medal rostrum in 2009, Germany and the Netherlands.   More

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  Former Bangladesh star Chunnu passes away

  Posted 1 week ago.

  IN THE NEWS - BANGLADESH: Former Bangladesh hockey player, national coach and national award winning sportsperson Abdul Malek Chunnu has passed away. Chunnu was 55 and had been suffering from a number of health problems, including diabetes and kidney disease. He is survived by his wife and three sons. More

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  Black Sticks men draw with Korea in opening test

  New Zealand 1-1 Korea

  Posted 1 week ago.

  The Black Sticks have opened their six-test series against Korea with a tight 1-1 draw at Rangitoto College today. Both sides scored one goal each in the first half but were unable to deliver the killer blow in a goalless yet entertaining second half. More

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  Argentina FIH Champions Trophy - Day 4 - Netherlands v New Zealand

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Injured Van As ruled out of World League

  Netherlands star will miss Rotterdam event due to torn ACL

  Posted 1 week ago.

  Netherlands attacker Naomi van As has been ruled out of the Rabobank Hockey World League Semi Finals tournament in Rotterdam due to injury. The joint 2009 FIH Player of the Year tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee while representing her club side Laren at the weekend. More

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  (Photo: www.treebyimages.com.au)

  Kookaburras call on Olympic experience for World Cup qualification bid

  Squad announced for European Tour and Hockey World League

  Posted 1 week ago.

  World Champions the Kookaburras will welcome back seven Olympians as they get their 2014 World Cup qualification campaign underway in Europe next month. The newest tournament in the international hockey calendar, the Hockey World League is Australia’s first opportunity to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. More

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  Media Accreditation for World League Semi Finals Open

  Applications for Rotterdam, London and Johor

  Posted 1 week ago.

  The media accreditation process for the upcoming Hockey World League Semi-Final tounaments in Rotterdam, London and Johor is officially open. Media interested in covering any of the four tournaments can find the link to the applications below. More

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  Charlie Pereira

  (Photo: SA Hockey)

  Charlie Pereira named South Africa men’s head coach

  Former international will lead team into World League Semi Finals

  Posted 1 week ago.

  Charlie Pereira has been named as the head coach of the South Africa men’s hockey team, the South Africa Hockey Association said Monday. The former SA player was the interim head coach who piloted the national team to qualification for the World League semi-finals, which takes place in Malaysia from June 29 to July 7. He succeeds Gregg Clark.  x 5 More

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  Nick Irvine.

  (Photo: SUPPLIED.)

  Best is yet to come, says Nick Irvine

  EHL Final Four set to take place at HC Bloemendaal this weekend

  Posted 1 week ago.

  Hockey TV commentator Nick Irvine has witnessed every single Euro Hockey League match that has taken place since the competition was launched way back in October 2007. Over six seasons, Irvine has commentated on a staggering 236 EHL matches, a figure which will be increased to 240 come the completion of the tournament final on Sunday 19th May 2013. More